Brusque U20 1-3 CRB U20 | Brazilian Youth Championship

CRB U20 claimed a convincing 3‑1 victory over Brusque U20 on May 14, 2026, in a Brazilian Youth Championship encounter at the Estádio Augusto Bauer. The visitors dominated proceedings and showed their class in front of goal.

Match Overview

CRB came to Brusque with intent, taking control from the start. Brusque struggled to contain the pace and movement of the Alagoas side. Despite a brief rally from the hosts in the second half, CRB’s quality prevailed.

Key Moments

• 12th minute: CRB opened the scoring. A neat one‑two on the edge of the box saw midfielder João Pedro slide the ball through for striker Vinícius, who finished first time.
• 34th minute: The lead was doubled. Winger Lucas Santos cut in from the right and unleashed a powerful shot into the top corner.
• 52nd minute: Brusque pulled one back. A defensive error allowed forward Matheus Rocha to nip in and poke the ball home.
• 67th minute: CRB restored their two‑goal cushion. A corner was flicked on, and defender Erick Silva bundled the ball over the line.

Tactical Story

CRB played a fluid 4‑2‑3‑1, with attacking midfielders rotating to confuse Brusque’s defence. Their pressing from the front forced Brusque into long balls. The home side improved after the break but could not sustain pressure.

Standout Players

• Vinícius (CRB U20) – Scored the opener and was a handful all night.
• Lucas Santos (CRB U20) – Brilliant second goal and constant threat on the wing.
• Matheus Rocha (Brusque U20) – His goal gave his team hope, but he lacked service.

Table and Season Impact

CRB U20’s victory moved them to 2nd place in their group, firmly in the race for a playoff spot. Brusque U20 remained 11th, now six points adrift of safety in the relegation zone. The loss put further pressure on the young Brusque squad to turn around their campaign.