Maranhão took the points with a 1-0 win away to Santa Cruz in the Brasileiro Série C, the only goal arriving in the first half. It was a tight contest decided by a single moment of quality from Felipe.
Felipe put Maranhão ahead in the 33rd minute, turning in a delivery from Vagalume to make it 0-1. Santa Cruz pushed for an equaliser after the break but could not find a way through, and the match ended with seven yellow cards shown across both sides.
The defining moment was Felipe's goal, which proved enough for Maranhão to come away with the win. With the game decided by one strike, Santa Cruz were left to regret not converting their late pressure into chances on target.
