Anápolis holds advantage over Paysandu ahead of Copa Verde final second leg

Anápolis and Paysandu will meet in the second leg of the 2026 Copa Verde final on Sunday, 7 June, at the Mangueirão stadium in Belém. Anápolis secured a 3‑1 win in the first leg at the Jonas Duarte stadium, giving the Goian club a two‑goal cushion. Goals in the first match came from Juninho, Matheus Lagoa and Leonan, with Juninho adding a late consolation for Paysandu.

The result means Anápolis can lose by a single goal in Belém and still claim the title. Paysandu must win by at least three goals in regular time to overturn the deficit, or by two to force a penalty shoot‑out. Both sides are without suspensions affecting their line‑ups, and the game will decide who lifts the Copa Verde trophy for the first time in Anápolis’s history.

A prize of R$ 400 000 awaits the champions, with R$ 250 000 for the runners‑up. The match also serves as a showcase for the regional competition, pitting the tournament’s most successful club, Paysandu, against a first‑time finalist.