CRAC defeats Treze 2-1 as Brazil's Serie D third phase kicks off
On July 4 2026 the first leg of the third‑phase of Brazil’s Série D saw CRAC‑GO overturn an early deficit to beat Treze‑PB 2‑1 at the Genervino da Fonseca stadium in Catalão. Goals from Choco and Robinho erased Marquinhos’ opening strike and gave CRAC a narrow advantage; Treze now must win the return match by at least two goals to advance.
Other third‑phase fixtures produced mixed results. América‑RN thrashed Trem‑AP 4‑1, while Imperatriz and Ferroviário drew 1‑1, leaving their tie undecided. Cocote’s late winner secured a 1‑0 victory for Nacional‑AM over Capital‑DF. In total, 16 ties were contested, with home sides winning the majority of matches.
The outcomes set the stage for the second‑leg round slated for July 11‑12, where the eight winners will move on to the knockout stage and keep alive hopes of promotion to Série C.