Avaí and Volta Redonda-RJ draw in Copa Sul-Sudeste semi-final first leg | OneFootball

The return leg, which will decide one of the competition’s finalists, will take place at Ressacada on May 27.On the night of this Wednesday (05/20), Avaí faced Volta Redonda-RJ in the FIRST LEG of the 2026 South-Southeast Cup semifinal. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with goals from Wesley Gasolina and Daniel Penha for Avaí, and Pedro Costa and Alan for Volta Redonda-RJ. Kickoff was at 7 p.m. at Raulino de Oliveira Stadium, in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro. The next match will be against Goiás-GO in Série B. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on Sunday (24) at Ressacada, in Florianópolis. Matchday information is available HERE. In the South-Southeast Cup, the return leg will be at Ressacada on May 27!VOLTA REDONDA-RJ 2×2 AVAÍIt was a good contest. An open game, with both teams pushing for the goal from start to finish. Avaí had a chance right at the beginning, but it was Volta Redonda who opened the scoring in the 15th minute. A quick move down the right. Pedro Costa beat his marker and finished past goalkeeper Igor Bohn. Volta Redonda 1×0 Avaí.

In the 21st minute, Sorriso made a great play down the left. He advanced to the edge of the box and hit a cross-shot, almost placing the ball in the top corner, but it went wide.

WHAAAT A GOOOOOAAALLLL… WHAAAT A GOOOOOAAALLLL!!!Gasolina received the ball from Daniel Penha at the corner of the box after Luiz Henrique dummied it. He got it on the right, cut inside and struck with his left foot, putting it right where the owl sleeps! Level on the scoreboard in the 26th minute: Volta Redonda-RJ 1×1 Avaí.

In the 32nd minute, Sorriso played Douglas Teixeira through, who reached the byline and squared the ball to the edge of the area. Daniel Penha hit a volley, nearly scoring Leão da Ilha’s second. The goalkeeper made a difficult save and kept the ball out of the net.

In the second half, just eight minutes in, Volta Redonda-RJ scored. Alan Pereira headed home after a corner from the left.

GOOOOOOOAALLLLLL FOR THE LION!Daniel Penha smashed it with his right foot in the 45th minute after a corner by Jean Lucas. The ball fell to the edge of the area. Avaí’s number 14 let fly and sent it into the back of the net to make it: Volta Redonda-RJ 2×2 Avaí. Final score!

IN HISTORYNow Avaí and Volta Redonda-RJ have faced each other five times in history. The record shows two wins for Leão da Ilha, two draws, and one win for Volta Redonda-RJ. Avaí has scored ten goals and Volta Redonda has scored five.MATCH DETAILS Match: Volta Redonda-RJ 2×2 AvaíCompetition: 2026 South-Southeast Cup (semifinal / FIRST LEG)Date: 05/20/2026 – Time: 7 p.m.Stadium: Raulino de Oliveira – Location: Volta Redonda-RJ

MATCH OFFICIALSReferee: Lucas Guimaraes Rechatiko Horn RSAssistant referee 1: Lucio Beiersdorf Flor RSAssistant referee 2: Juarez de Mello Junior RSFourth official: Pierry Dias dos Santos RJFifth official: Ana Vitoria Trindade Ferreira RJField analyst: Jackson Lourenco Massarra dos Santos RJInspector: Renato Cardoso da Conceicao MGAssessor: Antonio Rogerio Batista do Prado SPVAR: Douglas Schwengber da Silva RSAVAR: Jose Eduardo Calza RSAVAR2: Marcello Ignacio Domingues Neto RSVAR observer: Ricardo Marques Ribeiro MGQuality manager: Tatiana Pacheco Lima Guedes RJATTENDANCE AND REVENUENot disclosed by the time this article was published.Total attendance: Revenue: R$ VOLTA REDONDA-RJ LINEUPAvelino; Pedro Costa, Bruno Barra (Caio Henrique), Alan and Jean Victor; Dener, Wagninho, Caetano (Rafael Augusto) and Luciano Naninho (Fellipinho); Ygor Catatau (Catatau) and MV (Romarinho) HEAD COACH: Mário JorgeAVAÍ LINEUP:Igor Bohn; Wesley Gasolina (Wallison), Guilherme Aquino, Gabriel Simples and Douglas Teixeira; Zé Ricardo and Paulo Vitor (Thayllon), Luiz Henrique (Jean Lucas) and Daniel Penha; Sorriso (Cristiano) and Walace (Felipe Avenatti). HEAD COACH: Cauan de Almeira YELLOW CARDS:VOLTA REDONDA-RJ: Bruno Barra, WagninhoAVAÍ: Wesley Gasolina, Luiz HenriqueRED CARD:AVAÍ: Guilherme Aquino (straight red)GOALS:VOLTA REDONDA-RJ: Pedro Costa, 15’ 1st half, and Alan, 8’ 2nd halfAVAÍ: Wesley Gasolina, 26’ 1st half, and Daniel Penha, 45’ 2nd half Check HERE for the official match report.

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Photo: Lucas Rhamon / Avaí F.C.

Photo: Lucas Rhamon / Avaí F.C.

Photo: Lucas Rhamon / Avaí F.C.

Photo: Lucas Rhamon / Avaí F.C.

Photo: Lucas Rhamon / Avaí F.C.

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