In a captivating encounter in the Catarinense - 1 league, Santa Catarina hosted Avai at the Estadio Municipal Alfredo Joao Krieck on February 14, 2026. The match unfolded with Avai taking control and securing a 2-1 victory against the home side. Despite Santa Catarina's efforts, they were unable to equalize, leaving Avai to celebrate their hard-fought win.