PARATY, Brazil (Interstat) — Santa Cruz RJ defeated Paraty 1-0 on Monday in a global football match, using a first-half goal to secure the result at Paraty. The match remained scoreless until the 42nd minute, when Santa Cruz RJ scored the only goal. Paraty could not find an equalizer after halftime and finished without a goal. With the win, Santa Cruz RJ’s season record in this competition is now 3 wins and 2 losses, and its record across all competitions is also 3 wins and 2 losses. Paraty’s season record in this competition is now 0 wins and 6 losses, matching its record across all competitions at 0 wins and 6 losses. Santa Cruz RJ’s previous results this season include a 1-0 home win against Barra Mansa and a 1-0 home win against Cardoso Moreira. Santa Cruz RJ held the one-goal advantage through the second half, while Paraty remained without a win in the competition this season.