Match report

Nautico Recife Defeats Santa Cruz 3-2 in Serie B Thriller

Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
2–3
FT
Nautico Recife
Nautico Recife
Nov 4, 2017

Nautico Recife held off a spirited Santa Cruz comeback to secure a 3-2 victory in a thrilling Serie B encounter on Saturday. William starred for Nautico with two goals, including a late penalty, but Santa Cruz fought back with goals from Anderson Salles and João Paulo before the half-time whistle. The victory keeps Nautico's promotion hopes alive in the competitive Serie B.

Key Facts

  • • Nautico Recife 3-2 Santa Cruz
  • • William scored twice for Nautico, including a penalty
  • • Anderson Salles and João Paulo scored for Santa Cruz
  • • Santa Cruz's Derley was sent off late in the match
  • • Three yellow cards were issued to Santa Cruz players

Lineups

Santa Cruz

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Júlio César (G)
  • 4 Anderson Salles (D)
  • 21 Guilherme Mattis
  • 7 João Ananias
  • 8 Derley (M)
  • 28 Joao Paulo (M)
  • 17 Yuri (D)
  • 36 Bruno Paulo (M)
  • 99 Ricardo Bueno (F)
  • 75 Nininho
  • 97 André Luis (M)

Substitutes

  • 91 Augusto
  • 13 Jeremais
  • 9 Halef
  • 15 Walber
  • 3 Bruno Silva
  • 11 William Barbio
  • 22 Lucas
  • 72 Lucas Silva
  • 83 Sandro
  • 5 Marcilio

Nautico Recife

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Jefferson (G)
  • 4 Aislan
  • 6 Henrique (D)
  • 3 Breno
  • 2 David
  • 7 Dico (M)
  • 8 Rafinha
  • 11 Diego Miranda (M)
  • 5 Amaral (M)
  • 10 Bruno Mota (M)
  • 9 William

Substitutes

  • 18 Iago
  • 14 Willian Schuster
  • 20 Joazi
  • 19 Jobson
  • 21 Léo Carvalho
  • 16 Leilson
  • 12 Busatto
  • 25 Bruno
  • 13 Rafael Ribeiro
  • 17 Cal
  • 15 Manoel

Timeline

  1. Nautico Recife
    33' Nautico Recife Goal · Normal Goal
    William · Assist: David
  2. Santa Cruz
    45'+2 Santa Cruz Goal · Normal Goal
    Anderson Salles
  3. Santa Cruz
    49' Santa Cruz Goal · Normal Goal
    João Paulo · Assist: Ricardo Bueno
  4. Santa Cruz
    56' Santa Cruz Card · Yellow Card
    Yuri
  5. Nautico Recife
    59' Nautico Recife Goal · Normal Goal
    William · Assist: Rafinha
  6. Nautico Recife
    63' Nautico Recife subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bruno Mota · On: Iago
  7. Santa Cruz
    65' Santa Cruz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bruno Paulo · On: Augusto
  8. Nautico Recife
    67' Nautico Recife subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Diego Miranda · On: Willian Schuster
  9. Santa Cruz
    73' Santa Cruz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: André Luís · On: Halef
  10. Santa Cruz
    81' Santa Cruz Card · Yellow Card
    João Paulo
  11. Nautico Recife
    81' Nautico Recife subst · Substitution 3
    Off: David · On: Joazi
  12. Nautico Recife
    90'+5 Nautico Recife Goal · Penalty
    William
  13. Santa Cruz
    90' Santa Cruz Card · Yellow Card
    Nininho
  14. Santa Cruz
    90' Santa Cruz Card · Red Card
    Derley

Match Stats

Stat Santa Cruz Nautico Recife
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 65%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 31 15
Corners 12 8
Total Passes 467 271
Yellow Cards 4 0
Blocked Shots 7 6
Shots on Target 9 5
Shots off Target 15 4
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 383 175
Shots Inside Box 11 10
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 20 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ William's early goal for Nautico Recife set the tone for their victory
  • ▸ Santa Cruz leveled the score with goals from Anderson Salles and João Paulo before half-time
  • ▸ William's late penalty sealed Nautico's win and dented Santa Cruz's hopes