Maringa FC 1, Santa Cruz 1

RECIFE (Interstat) — Santa Cruz and Maringa FC played to a 1-1 draw Saturday at Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel in Recife, Brazil, leaving both teams without a first win in the competition. Maringa FC struck in the opening minute, Santa Cruz answered after halftime, and neither side could find a decisive goal despite a series of substitutions and four yellow cards. The home side pushed late, but the visitors held their shape and the match ended level. Adeilson gave Maringa FC the lead in the first minute. The visiting side needed almost no time to settle, and the early… Read more...