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Americano Futebol Clube secures promotion to Carioca first division
On 1 August 2026, Americano Futebol Clube beat Resende Futebol Clube 1‑0 in regular time, with a header by forward Maranhão in the 48th minute of the second half at the Ary de Oliveira stadium in Campos dos Goytacazes.
The game proceeded to a penalty shoot‑out, where Americano converted six of seven attempts while Resende missed two. Goalkeeper Pedro Zanetti made a decisive save, and Americano earned promotion to the Campeonato Carioca first division for the 2027 season, ending a seven‑year absence from the top tier.
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Americano Futebol Clube · Ary de Oliveira stadium · Campos dos Goytacazes · Maranhão · Resende Futebol Clube