Pernambucano - 1· Season 2025
Match Summary
Santa Cruz defeated Central SC 2:1. The match was played in Pernambucano - 1 2025. Goals were scored by Joao Pedro 5′, Moacir 50′ (pen.), Matheus Melo 58′ (pen.), Everton Recife 81′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. Santa Cruz made 5 substitutions, Central SC made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Santa Cruz and Central SC — 4 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Missed Penalty
Penalty
Penalty
Lineups
Santa Cruz lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Central SC deployed a —.
Defensive Solidity
Santa Cruz deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Central SC's 3-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 Central SC's 6 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 0 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Central SC 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
Rivalry since 2021
Santa Cruz vs Central SC Head to Head Results· 6
Santa Cruz and Central SC have met 6 times — Santa Cruz won 4, Central SC won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2021. Santa Cruz leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (8 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2023.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Santa Cruz have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Central SC show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026