Treze Campina Grande PB Edge Past CRAC with Narrow 1-0 Victory in Brazilian Serie D

Treze Campina Grande PB secured a vital three points at home on July 13, 2026, defeating CRAC 1-0 in a tense Brazilian Serie D Group A5 clash at the Estádio Presidente Vargas. The result keeps Treze firmly in the hunt for a place in the knockout stages.

Match Overview

The match was a scrappy affair from the start, with both sides struggling to find rhythm on a heavy pitch. Treze, backed by a vocal home crowd, dominated possession but lacked incision in the final third. The breakthrough came just before the hour mark, a moment of individual brilliance breaking the deadlock.

Key Moment

• 57' Goal (Treze): A quick throw-in caught the CRAC defense off guard. The ball fell to Treze’s right winger, who cut onto his left foot and curled a stunning effort into the top corner from the edge of the box. The goalkeeper had no chance.

Tactical Analysis

Treze set up in a 4-3-3, looking to press high and win second balls. CRAC, in a more conservative 4-2-3-1, aimed to absorb pressure and hit on the counter. After the goal, Treze dropped deeper, inviting pressure but holding firm. CRAC's best chance came in the 82nd minute when a header from a corner was cleared off the line by a covering defender.

Standout Player

Treze’s goalscoring winger was the clear man of the match, but credit also goes to the center-back pairing, who marshalled the home side’s defense superbly.

Standings Context

With 18 points from 10 games, Treze now sit second in Group A5, two points behind leaders Santa Cruz. CRAC remain stuck in the bottom half, needing a strong run to avoid early elimination.