Imperatriz defeats Tuna Luso 4-0 to clinch Serie D group stage qualification

Imperatriz secured its place in the knockout phase of Brazil's Serie D after a 4-0 victory over Tuna Luso on Saturday. Goals came from Ivan Fortuna (two), Wilson José and Luizinho, giving the team a comfortable win and confirming its advancement toward the 2027 Serie C promotion race.

At the same time, Águia de Marabá finished the group stage with a 2-0 loss to Trem‑AP. Despite the defeat, the club retained second place in Group A with 18 points, also moving on to the next round. Both teams had already ensured qualification before the final matches, but the results determined their final group rankings ahead of the upcoming two‑legged elimination rounds.

The matches marked the close of the first phase of the competition, which features 96 clubs divided into 16 groups. The top four from each group advance to the 64‑team knockout stage, where clubs compete for a spot in the 2027 Serie C. Highlights of the Imperatriz‑Tuna Luso game were broadcast live on Metrópoles Esportes' YouTube channel.