Itabaiana secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Brusque in the Brasileiro Série C, thanks to a first-half goal from Renatinho. The home side held on despite a scrappy second half.
The only goal came in the 44th minute when Renatinho found the net to give Itabaiana the lead. Brusque pushed for an equalizer after the break but could not break through, with the match becoming increasingly physical.
Renatinho's goal was the decisive moment of the match. The game saw three yellow cards, with Tarcísio (52'), Fabrício Gonçalves de Moura (57'), and Ligger (84') all booked for their respective sides.
