Avaí are first-ever Copa Sul-Sudeste champions, CBF national event | OneFootball

The triumph guarantees Avaí a direct spot in the 3rd round of the 2027 Copa do Brasil.

On the morning of this Sunday (06/07), Avaí won the title of champion of the 1st edition of the Copa Sul-Sudeste, a national competition organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), which brought together twelve teams representing the states of Santa Catarina, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais.

The title came after facing Chapecoense in the final, over two legs. At Ressacada, a 3-0 win. At Arena Condá, this Sunday (06/07), Chapecoense won by the same score. With that result, the decision went to penalty kicks. Final score: Avaí won 5-4.AVAÍ’S CAMPAIGN IN THE 2026 COPA SUL-SUDESTEIn total, Avaí played 10 matches. There were six wins, two draws, and three losses. The team coached by Cauan de Almeida scored 18 goals and conceded 13.

In the first phase, the qualifying round, Avaí finished first in Group B. There were six matches, with three wins, one draw, and two losses. In this phase, Avaí scored 10 goals and conceded eight.

In the 2nd phase, the semifinal, the opponent was Volta Redonda-RJ, resulting in one draw and one win.Avaí scored five goals and conceded two.

In the final, against Chapecoense, there was one win and one loss, with Avaí scoring three goals and conceding three.

AVAÍ’S TOP SCORERS IN THE 2026 COPA SUL-SUDESTE:Jean Lucas (3), Jamerson (2), Daniel Penha (2), Wallison (2), Thayllon, Kauã Santos, Vinícius Melo, Nicolás Cabral, Sorriso, Walace França, Luiz Henrique, Wesley Gasolina, and Renan Diniz (own goal / Sampaio Correa-RJ).1st round – qualifying phaseMatch: Tombense 3×2 AvaíDate: 03/25/2026 – Time 8:00 PMStadium: Antônio Guimarães de Almeida, in Tombos-MGGOALS:TOMBENSE-MG: Joanzin, 2’ 1st half, and Felipinho, 35’ 1st half and 41’ 1st halfAVAÍ: Kauã Santos, 28’ 2nd half, and Vinícius Melo, 43’ 2nd half2nd round – qualifying phaseMatch: Avaí 2×2 Cianorte-PRDate: 03/29/2026 – Time: 6:15 PMStadium: Dr. Aderbal Ramos da Silva (Ressacada), in Florianópolis-SCGOALS:AVAÍ: Nicolás Cabral, 1’ 2nd half, Jean Lucas, 45’+10’ 2nd halfCIANORTE-PR: David Kauã, 10’ 2nd half, Hiago, 37’ 2nd half3rd round – qualifying phaseMatch: Chapecoense 2×1 AvaíDate: 04/08/2026 – Time: 7:00 PMStadium: Arena Condá, in Chapecó-SCGOALS:CHAPECOENSE-SC: João Bom and RubensAVAÍ: Jamerson4th round – qualifying phaseMatch: Avaí 1×0 Caxias-RSDate: 04/15/2026 – Time: 9:30 PMStadium: Dr. Aderbal Ramos da Silva (Ressacada), in Florianópolis-SCGOAL:AVAÍ: Jamerson, 6’ 2nd half5th round – qualifying phaseMatch: Grêmio Novorizontino-SP 1×2 AvaíDate: 04/29/2026 – Time: 9:15 PMStadium: Alfredão – Bauru-SPGOALS:GRÊMIO NOVORIZONTINO-SP: Hector Bianchi, 26’ 1st halfAVAÍ: Sorriso, 11’ 1st half, and Walace França, 23’ 2nd half6th round – qualifying phaseMatch: Avaí 2×0 Sampaio Corrêa-RJDate: 05/06/2026 – Time: 9:30 PMStadium: Dr. Aderbal Ramos da Silva (Ressacada), in Florianópolis-SCGOALS:AVAÍ: Luiz Henrique, 14’ 1st half (penalty), Renan Diniz (own goal), 33’ 2nd half

FINALMatch: Avaí 3×0 Chapecoense-SCDate: 06/03/2026 – Time: 8:00 PMStadium: Dr. Aderbal Ramos da Silva (Ressacada), in Florianópolis-SCGOALS:AVAÍ: Jean Lucas, 5’ 1st half and 36’ 1st half, Wallison, 45’+21’ 1st half

Match: Chapecoense-SC 3 (4)x(5) 0 AvaíDate: 06/07/2026 – Time :11:00 AMStadium: Arena Condá, in Chapecó-SCGOALS:  João Paulo, 23’ 1st half and 30’ 2nd half, and Bruno Pacheco, 45’+12 2nd halfNote: The aggregate score was 3-3, with the title decided on penalties.

PENALTY SHOOTOUT CHAPECOENSE 4X5 AVAÍ1st kick:CHAPECOENSE: Neto Pessoa 1-0AVAÍ: Daniel Penha 1-1

2nd kick:CHAPECOENSE: Jean Carlos 2-1AVAÍ: Douglas Teixeira 2-2

3rd kick:CHAPECOENSE: Rubens 2-2 missed (off the post)AVAÍ: Paulo Vitor 2-3

4th kick:CHAPECOENSE: Camilo 3-3AVAÍ: Walace França 3-4

5th kick:CHAPECOENSE: Marcinho 4-4AVAÍ: Wenderson 4-5

AVAÍ, CHAMPION OF THE 2026 COPA SUL-SUDESTE!

The moment everyone wanted to see! CHAMPIONS! Photo: Fabiano Rateke / Avaí F.C.

Avaí are the champions of the 1st edition of the Copa Sul-Sudeste, organized by the CBF – Photo: Fabiano Rateke / Avaí F.C.

Official photo with the Avaí fans who were present at Arena Condá – Photo: Fabiano Rateke / Avaí F.C.

Bernardo Pessi, Avaí president, carries the trophy to the Avaí supporters – Photo: Fabiano Rateke / Avaí F.C.

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