Brusque, SC, 27 (AFI) – In a second half with dramatic contours, Guarani was defeated by Brusque 3-2 on Saturday night, at Augusto Bauer Stadium, for the fourth round of the final quadrangle of Serie C of the Brazilian Championship. The decisive goal of the Santa Catarina came out 51 minutes into the final stage, in a long distance kick that left visitors astonished and postponed the return plans to Serie B. The duel was broadcast by Radio fi.
With the result, Brusque won their first three points in Group C, gaining breath in the fight for access. Already Guarani, even with the defeat, remained in the vice-leadership with six points, ahead of the Nautical, which has four. However, the stumble in Santa Catarina left deep scars. In addition to the loss of mathematical advantage, the setback had a symbolic weight: Ponte Preta ensured early access with the result, which increases the pressure on the bugrine cast on the eve of the Campinas Derbine in the final round.
Great game
The match began with balance and little fluidity. Brusque tried to press in the early minutes, but Guarani responded with defensive organization and efficiency in the set ball. At 31 minutes, Diego Torres took a free kick of the intermediary and found Raphael Rodrigues free to mark headlong. Brusque did not take long to react and tied at 41, with Alex Ruan taking advantage of the left. The first half was locked, marked by many fouls and cards that broke the rhythm of the game.
On the way back, Guarani opted for more cautious behavior. With the partial draw, the team tried to control the game, but gave way. The moment of turn of the match came on 23 minutes, after analysis of VAR. The referee signaled a penalty committed by Bruno Santos, who was also expelled in the bid. Diego Mathias converted the charge and turned to Brusque, who began to manage the result with the numerical advantage in the field.
Even with one less, Guarani reacted. At 41, in the corner of Caio Mello, Alan Santos climbed more than the defender and tested firm to draw. The goal rekindled hope and seemed to send a precious point away from home. But defensive instability would be expensive again. In the additions, at 51 minutes, the ball was left in the middle and defender Éverton German risked from afar. The kick came out strong, accurate and indefensible, decreeing the victory of the principals amid the unbelief of the bugrins.
How was it?
The result put Guarani in the face of an unstable scenario. With six points in four games, the Campinas team will have to score against Nautical in the Golden Earring to keep the dream of access alive. The draw may be enough, but only one victory ensures tranquility for the final confrontation against Ponte Preta, which is already classified and can act without the result pressure.
In mathematics, Guarani is still alive. In the environment, however, the weight of defeat to the group’s flashlight and access already achieved by the greatest rival imposes an additional psychological challenge. The next round, against Náutico, in Campinas, can define not only the future of the team in Serie C, but the outcome of a project that was built throughout the season with the clear goal of returning to the second division.
