Goiatuba beats Ferroviário 3-0, clinches Serie D quarter‑final place

On Saturday, 18 July 2026, Goiatuba defeated Ferroviário-CE 3‑0 at the Estádio Divino Garcia Rosa in Goiatuba. Goals were scored by Júlio Vitor, Thales and Gui Salles, giving the home side a comfortable first‑leg advantage in the round of 16 of Brazil's Serie D.

The victory means Goiatuba can lose the return match by up to two goals in Fortaleza on 26 July and still progress to the quarter‑finals, which are a step toward promotion to Serie C. The club, despite recent financial difficulties after delayed municipal payments, displayed organized, fast‑transition play to secure the lead.