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Vasco tops LNF Silver Cresol first stage as playoffs brackets announced
Vasco da Gama finished the 2026 LNF Silver Cresol first phase in first place, earning the symbolic title and a home‑court advantage for the knockout rounds. The club accumulated 31 points, ahead of São Caetano, ACEL Chopinzinho and América‑RN, and will face the winner of the Apodi × Joaçaba quarter‑final.
The LNF released the full playoff schedule: the top four teams advance directly to the quarter‑finals, while eight others contest pre‑quarter finals. Match‑ups include Apodi × Joaçaba, Dracena × Lages, São Lourenço × Concórdia and Camaquã × Sport. Joaçaba Futsal secured its playoff spot by beating São Caetano 3‑2, moving to ninth place and set to meet Apodi in the round of 16.
Cresol expanded its partnership with the Liga Nacional de Futsal, becoming the official sponsor of all LNF competitions, including the Talentos Sub‑20 tournament, reinforcing its commitment to the sport’s development.
The federation also announced the introduction of Video Support technology for the 2026 playoffs, allowing clubs one challenge per period to review crucial decisions such as goals, penalties and red cards.
Earlier in the first phase, Vasco defeated Balsas 6‑3 in São Luís, confirming its lead in the standings.
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Cresol · Joaçaba Futsal · Liga Nacional de Futsal · Vasco da Gama (futsal) · Video Support system
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Each team will receive one unsuccessful challenge per game, with an additional challenge in extra time.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The implementation aims to increase safety, transparency and fairness in decisive matches.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Video Support can be used for goal‑or‑no‑goal, penalty‑or‑no‑penalty, direct red‑card, mistaken identity, and sixth‑foul verification.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Video Support can also be activated for clock failures, goal confirmation, and ball crossing the line before the period‑end signal.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Liga Nacional de Futsal will implement Video Support in playoff matches of the 2026 season.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Referee Review (RA) will be used for video reviews, and referees must remain visible during the process.