Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, commonly known as Santa Cruz, is a Brazilian football club based in

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History

The club was founded on October 1, 2007. The club professionalized its football department in 2009, competing in the same year in the Campeonato Carioca Third Level.

Stadium

Santa Cruz Futebol Clube play their home games at Estádio Eduardo Guinle, located in

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. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 6,550 people.

References

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