Rio Branco-ES defeats Porto-BA 4-0, advances to Série D knockout stage

Rio Branco-ES broke a five‑match winless run by beating Porto-BA 4‑0 at Estádio Kleber Andrade in Cariacica on June 14, 2026. Coach Rodrigo César credited a full week of training as a decisive factor in the turnaround.

Goals came from Breno Melo, Braga and Tenner, who scored twice. The win secured Rio Branco’s fourth place in Group 12 of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D with 13 points, qualifying the team for the second‑phase knockout round against Uberlândia‑MG.