# Copa Rio football tournament

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/copa-rio-football-tournament
> Updated: 2026-08-27T00:47:31.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In the first leg of the Copa Rio semifinals, Nova Iguaçu secured a 2-0 victory over Sampaio Corrêa at the Jânio Moraes stadium. Goals from Bill and Leo Muchacho gave Nova Iguaçu a significant advantage heading into the second leg, scheduled for September 2 at the Lourival Gomes stadium. To advance, Sampaio Corrêa must win by three goals, while a two-goal victory for Nova Iguaçu would result in a penalty shootout.

In the other semifinal matchup, Boavista defeated Madureira 2-0 at the Elcyr Resende stadium. Goals by Fialho and Felipinho put Boavista in a strong position for the return leg on September 2. Madureira requires a three-goal margin to progress, while a two-goal win for Boavista will lead to a penalty shootout.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Nova Iguaçu and Boavista take leads in Copa Rio semifinals

Nova Iguaçu and Boavista took 2-0 leads in their respective Copa Rio semifinal first legs, defeating Sampaio Corrêa and Madureira to gain advantages ahead of the return matches.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nova-iguau-and-boavista-take-leads-in-copa-rio-semifinals

### 2026-08-12: Nova Olímpia football tournament defines semifinalists

The 2nd Copa Nova Olímpia de Futebol Society semifinals are set following a high-scoring qualifying round featuring Casa do Tereré, Rio Branco, Papelaria Brasil, and Veteranos.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nova-olmpia-football-tournament-defines-semifinalists

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