Goiás knock out Gama on penalties, reach Copa do Brasil third round | OneFootball

Goiás eliminated Gama from the Copa do Brasil this Wednesday by defeating the team from Brasília 5-4 on penalties, after a 2-2 draw in regular time, in the second phase of the competition. Anselmo Ramón and Cadu scored for the Esmeraldino at the Walmir Campelo Bezerra Stadium, while Ramón and David Lucas scored for the home team.

Tournament Situation

Thus, Goiás will face Trem or Fluminense-PI in the next phase of the competition. The third phase matches will take place on March 11 and 12, in a single game.

📋 Match Summary

⚪ GAMA 2 x 2 GOIÁS 🟢

🏆 Competition: Copa do Brasil 🏟️ Location: Walmir Campelo Bezerra Stadium 📅 Date: February 25, 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 8:30 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

Match Overview

Despite a good first half with dangerous chances from Gama, Goiás was the one to open the scoring. At 29 minutes, Jean Carlos received on the right and sent it into the area for Diego Caito to cross low, allowing Anselmo to push it into the net. In injury time, at 47, David Lucas launched from behind the midfield for Ramon to receive in the area and strike across with his left to equalize for the team from Brasília.

After a second half with few opportunities, Gama scored their second goal at 33. Felipe Clemente made a good play and passed to David Lucas, who shot from the edge of the area, with the ball deflecting off defender Luiz Felipe to score, leaving goalkeeper Tadeu with no chance. Near the end, at 43, Esli García received a pass and clashed with goalkeeper Leandro. On the rebound, Cadu pushed it into the net to equalize the match.

In the penalties, Tadeu, Lucas Lima, Lourenço, Esli García, and Nicolas scored for Goiás. For Gama, Luan, Henrique Almeida, Darlan Dutra, and Michel converted their shots, while Lucas Piauí missed.

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