Joinville secures perfect group stage record in Taça Brasil

Joinville completed the group stage of the 53rd Taça Brasil with a perfect record after defeating Minas 5-1 in the final round of Group B in São João do Jaguaribe, Ceará.

Joinville established an early lead with goals from Lucas and Kevin within the first two minutes of play, followed by a third goal from Luisinho in the 18th minute. The scoring continued in the second half with an own goal by Minas and a header from Jacaré. Minas managed a single goal through Thierry but was unable to overcome the deficit.

As a result of the loss, Minas finished third in the group based on tiebreakers and has been eliminated from the competition. Joinville led Group B with 12 points from four matches.