3 – 2
“Caique Calito opens the scoring for Maringá with an early breakthrough”
Pivotal“Calazans completes the turnaround to give Uberlândia the lead”
Pivotal“Edison Negueba converts from the penalty spot to level the match”
Pivotal“Substitute Giovane Gomes strikes in stoppage time to complete Maringá's dramatic comeback”
Pivotal
Maringá
Uberlândia
Maringá produced a thrilling Copa do Brasil comeback victory against Uberlândia, snatched from the jaws of defeat by substitute Giovane Gomes in the dying moments. After taking an early lead through Caique Calito, the hosts found themselves trailing when Tomas Bastos equalized before halftime and Calazans put Uberlândia ahead just before the hour mark. Edison Negueba's penalty leveled the contest at 2-2, setting up a frantic finale where both sides made multiple substitutions in search of a winner. Gomes, introduced at halftime, proved to be the match-winner with his stoppage-time strike, giving Maringá crucial momentum in this cup competition while leaving Uberlândia to rue their inability to close out the victory.
How entertaining was this match?
Maringá host Uberlândia at Estádio Regional Willie Davids in a crucial Copa do Brasil third round clash. With both teams looking to advance in Brazil's premier cup competition, this single-leg knockout tie promises high stakes and intense action.
