Pernambucano - 1· Season 2025
Match Summary
Santa Cruz defeated Retrô 1:0. The match was played in Pernambucano - 1 2025. Goals were scored by Israel 84′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Santa Cruz had 43% possession while Retrô held 57%. Santa Cruz had 12 shots (1 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Retrô. Expected goals: Santa Cruz 1.43 — Retrô 1.52. Santa Cruz made 5 substitutions, Retrô made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Santa Cruz and Retrô — 1 goal and 7 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Santa Cruz had 43% possession against Retrô's 57%. Santa Cruz registered 12 shots (1 on target) while Retrô managed 11 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 7–10. Fouls committed: 20–12.
Lineups
Santa Cruz lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Itamar Schülle, while Retrô deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Evaristo Piza.
Defensive Solidity
Santa Cruz deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Retrô's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Santa Cruz field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Retrô's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Santa Cruz start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Retrô averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: Itamar Schülle
Substitutes
Coach: Evaristo Piza
Rivalry since 2021
Santa Cruz vs Retrô Head to Head Results· 7
Santa Cruz and Retrô have met 7 times — Santa Cruz won 2, Retrô won 2, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2021. A combined 15 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.14 per match (6 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (43%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Retrô are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2021.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Santa Cruz have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Retrô show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026