Gama reaches Serie D last‑16 after comeback win over Porto Velho

Gama erased a 2‑0 first‑leg deficit against Porto Velho by winning 2‑0 at the Bezerrão in Brasília, then prevailed 5‑4 in the penalty shoot‑out to secure a place in the round of 16 of the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D. Goals came from Henrique Almeida after a long‑range effort and Felipe Clemente, who equalised in stoppage time. Gabriel Lima converted the decisive spot‑kick.

In the other knockout tie, Treze will face São José‑RS. The CBF set the first‑leg for 14 July at Estádio Francisco Novelletto in Porto Alegre and the return leg for 21 July at Estádio Amigão in Campina Grande. Treze entered the round after topping Group A with 17 points and eliminating CRAC in the previous knockout round.