

At the Estádio Domingos Silveira Gonzales in Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Atletico Tubarao SC faced Blumenau EC in a pivotal Brazilian Catarinense Division 2 encounter on June 18, 2026. The match, played under clear skies, ended 3-2 in favor of the visitors, Blumenau EC, who staged a dramatic late comeback to snatch all three points.
Match Summary
Atletico Tubarao SC started brightly and took an early lead in the 8th minute when striker Luis Felipe latched onto a long ball and slotted past the Blumenau goalkeeper. The home side doubled their advantage in the 33rd minute through a penalty converted by midfielder Rafael Costa after a handball in the box. At 2-0 up, Tubarao looked in control.
However, Blumenau EC responded before halftime: a free-kick from distance by Carlos Alberto took a deflection and looped over the Tubarao keeper to make it 2-1 at the break. The visitors came out with renewed energy in the second half and equalized in the 55th minute when a cross from the left was met by Matheus Oliveira for a simple tap-in. The winning goal came in the 88th minute: a quick throw-in led to a cross that was headed down by Vinícius Santos for substitute Pedro Lucas to smash home from close range.
Key Moments
- 8' – Luis Felipe (Tubarao) opened the scoring.
- 33' – Rafael Costa (Tubarao) scored from the penalty spot.
- 44' – Carlos Alberto (Blumenau) pulled one back with a deflected free-kick.
- 55' – Matheus Oliveira (Blumenau) equalized.
- 88' – Pedro Lucas (Blumenau) scored the winner.
Tactical Analysis
Atletico Tubarao started in a 4-4-2 and dominated the first half with aggressive pressing. Blumenau EC, playing in a 4-2-3-1, weathered the storm after falling behind and used set pieces and crosses to get back into the game. The home side’s inability to manage the game after going 2-0 up was their undoing.
Standout Players
Blumenau’s Pedro Lucas came off the bench to score the decisive goal, while Carlos Alberto sparked the revival with his free-kick. For Tubarao, Luis Felipe worked tirelessly but lacked service in the second half.
Impact on the Season
The win lifts Blumenau EC into third place in the Catarinense Division 2 standings, keeping them in the promotion race. Atletico Tubarao, meanwhile, drop to eighth and now face an uphill battle to make the playoff positions. The collapse will be a concerning sign for a side that had conceded only one goal in their previous three home matches.