Luverdense and Gama secure wins in Brazil Serie D second‑phase

Luverdense travelled to Ceilândia and defeated the hosts 2‑1 in the first‑leg of the Série D second‑phase, gaining a one‑goal advantage ahead of the return match in Lucas do Rio Verde. Goals came from Pedro Bortoluzo and Danilo Borges, while Ceilândia’s lone scorer was Marquinhos.

In a parallel fixture, Gama visited Mixto in Cuiabá and also won 2‑1, with Felipe Clemente opening the scoring and Ramon adding a second before halftime. The victory puts Gama in a comfortable position for the second leg, needing only a draw to advance to the third phase. Both matches were played on 20 June and determine which clubs move forward in Brazil’s fourth‑tier national championship.