Esportivo defeats Aimoré as Rive ends Sport-ES unbeaten streak in Brazilian lower divisions

Esportivo (Alviazul) secured a 2‑1 victory over Aimoré in the final pre‑season test on July 25 at Estádio Darcy Pozza in São Leopoldo. Matheus Rodrigues scored both goals, with the win completing four preparatory matches before Esportivo’s Série A2 debut against Guarani‑VA on August 1.

Rive Sport‑ES broke Sport‑ES’s unbeaten run in the Série B Capixaba, winning 1‑0 thanks to a stoppage‑time strike by Linniker at Estádio Robertão in Serra. The result leaves Rive level on points with Sport‑ES for second place in the competition.