Comeback win: Portuguesa thrash Piauí side and progress in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Portuguesa is through to the third round of the Copa do Brasil. On Thursday night, coming from behind, Lusa thrashed Altos-PI 5-1 and secured qualification at Canindé.

Match Situation

With their spot in the next round secured, Portuguesa will face the winner of the match between Avaí and Porto Vitória-ES, who play this Wednesday.

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📋 Match Summary

🔴🟢 PORTUGUESA 5 x 1 ALTOS-PI 🟢⚪

🏆 Competition: Copa do Brasil | 2nd round 🏟️ Venue: Canindé, in São Paulo (SP) 📅 Date: February 26, 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

How the match went

Both teams created chances in the first half, but the goals only came in the second half. At 58 minutes, Joaquín crossed at mid-height and Betinho put the ball in the net to put Altos ahead.

Lusa’s reaction didn’t take long. At 65 minutes, Cauari delivered a perfect cross for Igor Torres, who scored with a diving header to level the match. Three minutes later, Renê, unmarked, finished off a lofted ball into the box to turn the game around.

The third came at 71 minutes. Renê crossed low and the ball fell to Maceió, who finished precisely. At 81 minutes, Cauari crossed to the far post and Igor Torres scored the fourth. To seal the rout, at 90+7, Renê struck from distance and scored the fifth.

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