Desportiva Ferroviária win on penalties in Copa do Brasil opener | OneFootball

In the match that marked the opening of the 2026 edition of the Copa do Brasil, Desportiva Ferroviária defeated Sampaio Corrêa-RJ on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Tiago Moura and Octávio scored the goals of the match, which was held at Estádio Lourival Gomes de Almeida, in Rio de Janeiro.

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📋 Match Summary

🟡 SAMPAIO CORRÊA-RJ (1) 1 X 1 (3) DESPORTIVA FERROVIÁRIA 🔴 🏆 Competition: Copa do Brasil – 1st phase 🏟️ Venue: Estádio Lourival Gomes de Almeida 📅 Date: February 17, 2026 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 8 PM (Brasília time)

Goal

⚽ Tiago Moura, at 25′ of the 2nd half (Desportiva Ferroviária) ⚽ Octávio, at 43′ of the 2nd half (Sampaio Corrêa)

How was the game?

The score was opened only at 25 minutes of the second half. With a free kick from the left, Tiago Moura scored a stunning goal and put the visitors ahead. The home team equalized with a penalty by Octávio.

In the penalty shootout, Sampaio Corrêa converted only one of the four attempts, while Ferroviária scored three goals.

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