Sport: Empate na estreia da Série B e Roger satisfeito | ge

Cuiabá and Sport Recife battled to a 0-0 draw in their Série B opener on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Arena Pantanal.

Both teams, recently relegated from Série A, entered the match as favorites for promotion and the Série B title. Despite playing at home, Cuiabá couldn’t break the deadlock against a strong Sport Recife side.

Sport Recife had arrived in Cuiabá fresh off a Campeonato Pernambucano title win, defeating Náutico 3-0 in the second leg of the final. Cuiabá, meanwhile, had a less successful run in domestic competitions, falling in the second phase and being eliminated in the first round of the Copa do Brasil.

Cuiabá finished 10th in the Série B 2025 season, narrowly missing out on a playoff spot. Sport Recife, endured a difficult 2025 campaign, finishing as the bottom team in Série A with just 17 points – one of the worst records in the competition’s history. They will be looking to bounce back and secure promotion this season.

The match saw Sport Recife hit the woodwork twice, but neither side could discover the back of the net.

Roger, the Sport coach, expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “Gostei muito do nosso jogo” (I really liked our game).

The draw leaves both teams with one point as they begin their quest for promotion. Fans can find more information about the match and team lineups at Sofascore and Estadão.

The next scheduled match between these two teams is on July 25, 2026, as indicated by Telefootball.

Setasc likewise announced the names of those selected for the Autistic Supporters’ Box for the match between Cuiabá and Sport Clube do Recife, as reported by MidiaNews.