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Barra to field youth-heavy squad in Copa SC opener vs Figueirense

Barra FC, having secured Série C survival, will start their Copa Santa Catarina campaign on Saturday against Figueirense with a squad made up mostly of youth players. The club registered 26 players, including four new additions, and will be led by coach Rafael Piccinin alongside youth coach Jorge Ferreira.

What it means

• Barra faces Figueirense on Saturday at 15:00 in Florianópolis, their first match of the Copa Santa Catarina.
• The squad is predominantly made up of youth players, with 26 registered for the opener.
• Four players were added: defender Pedro Lucas, midfielders Esquerdinha and Gustavo Pereira, and goalkeeper Luiz Fabiano.

Model read

Barra's decision to field a largely youth-based side for this state cup match significantly weakens their starting lineup, giving Figueirense a notable advantage in this encounter.

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