Barletta scores twice as Sport Recife edges Criciuma

PIRAJUÍ, Brazil (Interstat) — Chrystian Barletta scored twice and Sport Recife beat Criciuma 2-1 on Friday at Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho. Barletta opened the scoring in the 76th minute, and Fellipe Mateus scored for Criciuma in the second minute of stoppage time. Augusto had an assist for Sport Recife, while Waguininho assisted Criciuma’s goal. Criciuma’s Willean Lepo, Romarinho and Gui Lobo received yellow cards. Sport Recife improved to 1-1-1 in the competition and across all competitions, while Criciuma fell to 2-2 in both. Sport Recife brought on Clayson and Claudinho at halftime, Diego Hernandez and Pedro Perotti in the 58th minute, and Patrick de Paula in the 87th. Criciuma introduced Jhonata Robert in the 59th minute, Otero R. and Cesar Martins in the 70th, and Rodrigo and Diego Goncalves in the 82nd. The result marked Sport Recife’s first win of the competition after one loss and one draw.