Metropolitano SC 3–1 Guarani de Palhoca | Brazilian Catarinense Division 2
Date: June 15, 2026 | Venue: Estádio Roberto Santos, Florianópolis

Metropolitano SC strengthened their push for promotion in the Brazilian Catarinense Division 2 with a convincing 3–1 victory over Guarani de Palhoca on Monday night. A dominant second-half display saw the home side score three times inside 20 minutes to blow away a stubborn Guarani team that had taken an early lead.

Match Report

Guarani de Palhoca stunned the home crowd in the 7th minute when striker Pedro Lopes latched onto a defensive error and fired past the Metropolitano goalkeeper. The visitors then sat deep, looking to protect their advantage. Metropolitano struggled to break them down in the first half, managing only two shots on target.

The momentum shifted after the interval. Metropolitano head coach Rafael Campos introduced winger Luan Silva, who immediately injected pace into the attack. In the 53rd minute, Silva delivered a cross that was turned in by center-forward Gustavo Rocha for the equalizer. Just nine minutes later, Rocha scored again, this time from a penalty after he was brought down in the box. The scoring was completed in the 72nd minute when midfielder Douglas Almeida smashed home from 20 yards out.

Key Performances

• Gustavo Rocha (Metropolitano SC) – Two goals, including a crucial equalizer, took his season tally to eight.
• Luan Silva (Metropolitano SC) – The substitute changed the game with his pace and creativity.
• Pedro Lopes (Guarani de Palhoca) – Scored the opening goal but was isolated after the break.

Standings & Promotion Race

Metropolitano SC moved up to second place in the Catarinense Division 2 table with 22 points from 12 matches, just three points behind leaders Hercílio Luz. Guarani de Palhoca slipped to seventh with 15 points, now four points adrift of the top four. Metropolitano will travel to Camboriú next weekend, while Guarani host Barra FC in a must-win fixture.