Brusque FC 3–1 Figueirense: Catarinense Derby Dominated by Brusque

Brusque FC claimed local bragging rights with a comprehensive 3–1 victory over Figueirense in the Brazilian Serie C on 7 July 2026. Played at the Estádio Augusto Bauer in Brusque, the match was a fiercely contested derby that saw the home side take control from the opening whistle.

Brusque opened the scoring in the 14th minute when winger Danilo Pereira cut inside from the left and unleashed a powerful shot that deflected off a defender and looped into the net. The goal settled any early nerves, and Brusque continued to press. They doubled their lead in the 36th minute through a well-timed header from centre-back Thiago Santos following a corner kick, leaving Figueirense shell-shocked as they headed into the break two goals down.

Figueirense fight but Brusque hold firm

Figueirense improved after the interval and pulled one back in the 56th minute via a penalty converted by Marcos Vinícius after a handball in the box. The visitors pushed hard for an equalizer, but Brusque’s defence held firm, marshalled by veteran captain Anderson Costa. The decisive blow came in the 81st minute when substitute Felipe Oliveira raced onto a long ball and slotted home to restore the two-goal lead.

The result cemented Brusque’s position in the Serie C playoff places, while Figueirense remained stuck in mid-table, now seven points adrift of the top four. Brusque’s manager praised his side’s intensity and discipline, highlighting the derby win as a turning point in their season.

Key talking points

• Set-piece efficiency: Brusque scored from a corner and created several other chances from dead-ball situations.
• Promotion push: With this win, Brusque moved to 3rd place in the Serie C Group B, just two points behind the leaders.
• Figueirense’s away woes: The defeat extended their poor record on the road to just one win in their last seven away fixtures.

Brusque will look to carry this momentum into their next fixture, while Figueirense must regroup quickly to keep their promotion hopes alive.