Iacovelli, penalties, marks the only goal to Giulite Coutinho; Lusa has two expelled, but holds the score and leaves the decision open to the return
America began in front of the great final of the Rio Copa. The team beat the Portuguese 1-0 in the decision of the decision to the Giulite Coutinho stadium. The game took place on Sunday afternoon (14). The winning goal was marked by the penalty striker Iacovelli, still in the first half. The Portuguese, who have expelled two players, now have to reverse the disadvantage at home next Saturday (20), at the Luso-Brazilian stadium.
Game decided in the first half
The first half in Giulite Coutinho was from America. With a greater game volume, the home team created the best opportunities and checked the game. The pressure, in fact, has been caused in the initial passage. After a penalty marked by the arbitration, the striker Iacovelli went to charge and did not waste, opening the score for the red team.
With the advantage on the scoreboard, America followed better in the game. The home team, however, has failed to transform its domain into several objectives. The Portuguese, in turn, had difficulty creating games. The team visiting, therefore, was not able to take the danger for Victor Brasil’s goal in the first phase of the clash.
In the second phase, the game became warmer and with little clear possibilities. América, even with the advantage, was unable to press to expand the marker. The situation of the Portuguese, on the other hand, was even more complicated with the expulsions. The defender Henrique Rocha and the photovoltaic team took the red card and left the team with nine players.
With two less athletes, Lusa closed and tried to contain the damage. The team has abused games from above, but without frightening. America, even with numerical superiority, has not been able to enjoy spaces. The score from 1 to 0, at the end of the accounts, was right and the decision of the title was completely open to next Saturday (20).
💥 Copa Rio de Professionals – Camp Final
In the game of the Via del Rio Copa Rio, America went on defeating the Portuguese for 1-0 Sunday afternoon (14/09).
Return match: Saturday (09/20), at 18 hours, in Luso Braziliro.
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America-Rj 1×0 Portuguese-Rj
Rio – Final Cup (Ida)
Date: 14/09/2025
Position: Giulite Coutinho Stadium in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Objective: Iacovelli (penalties), in the first half (1-0)
America-Rj: Victor Brazil; Luciano Tchô, Matheus Alves, Renã and Emerson; JV, Caio Cunha, Cleyton and Leo Pedro (Daniel Fonseca, 17 ‘/2T); Jefinho (Kauê Cleyton, 34 ‘/2nd Q) and Iacovelli (Edson Mika, 34’/2T). Technician: Leandro Miranda.
Portuguese-Rj: Douglas Borges; Luis Gustavo, Leo Cruz, Lucas Costa and PV; Henrique Rocha, João Paulo, Gustavo Aguilar and Bruno Mota; Gui Mendes and Gilber. Technician: Alex I was born.
Referee: Tarcizo Pinheiro Caetano (RJ)
Assistants: Carlos Henrique Alves de Lima Filho (RJ) and Júlio César Souza Gaudêncio (RJ)
Yellow postcard: Jeffinho, JV (Ame)
Red Carto: Henrique Rocha, PV (POR)
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