Criciuma demolished Concordia AC 4-0 in a one-sided Brazilian Campeonato Catarinense Division 1 encounter on Monday, February 23, 2026. In a stark contrast to their earlier 2-2 draw, Criciuma were utterly dominant in the 06:30 fixture, scoring four times without reply to claim a massive victory. This result significantly improved Criciuma's goal difference and cemented their status as title contenders. Criciuma scored twice in the first half to take a commanding lead and then added two more after the break to complete the rout. The standout performer was Criciuma's striker, who netted a hat-trick in a clinical display of finishing that overwhelmed the Concordia defense. The win saw Criciuma leapfrog several teams in the league table, while Concordia were left languishing near the bottom after the heavy defeat. The Criciuma manager called it a perfect team performance, and the Concordia coach described it as a day to forget for his squad.