Vitória and Sport strike first in Copa do Nordeste semi-finals | OneFootball

Vitória and Sport took an important step toward reaching the final of the 2026 Copa do Nordeste. In the first semifinal matchup, the Bahia side thrashed ABC 6-2 at Barradão and opened up a big advantage to advance to the final.

Meanwhile, at Castelão in Fortaleza, Leão do Pici was beaten by Leão da Ilha 2-1. Both matches were played on Wednesday (20). Now, Sport can secure a place in the title decider with a simple draw at Ilha do Retiro.

The second-leg matches will be played on Wednesday the 27th, both at 9:30 p.m. ABC will have the tougher task: overturning Vitória’s goal advantage in a match to be played at Arena das Dunas.

Fortaleza and Sport have won the Copa do Nordeste six times combined, with three titles each. Vitória has four, while ABC has none — its best finish was in 2010, when it ended as runner-up.

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