Goiás wins Copa Verde title for the first time in history

Goiás won the Copa Verde title for the first time in history after defeating Paysandu by 2-1, on Wednesday night (31) at the Serrinha stadium, in Goiânia. Esmeraldino secured the tournament trophy that brings together clubs from the North, Midwest and Espírito Santo regions because on the first leg, at Mangueirão, in Belém, they also won 2-0. The match was broadcast live on TV Brasil, in partnership with with TV Cultura do Pará. GOIÁS ESPORTE CLUBE IS THE 2023 GREEN CUP CHAMPION! In addition, Esmeraldino ended a five-year fast, as its last cup had been the Goiano Championship in 2018. Supported by more than 11,000 fans, who filled Serrinha, Goiás did not give Paysandu many opportunities. The home team opened the scoring early, after 6 minutes. After the judge scored, with the help of VAR (video referee), Naylhor’s penalty on Maguinho, Vinicius charged with category to overcome goalkeeper Gabriel Bernard. At a disadvantage on the scoreboard, Papão started to risk more in the attack, and was very close to the tie in the 22nd minute, when João Vieira crossed for Fernando Gabriel’s finish, which was saved by goalkeeper Tadeu. But the Emerald was more efficient. And, at 38 minutes, the home team increased to 2-0 in another penalty goal, this time in charge of Matheus Peixoto. GAME OVER!Goiás 2×1 Paysandu (Vinícius and Matheus Peixoto; Bruno Alves)GOIÁS IS THE 2023 COPA VERDE CHAMPION! After the break, Paysandu scored with a goal by Bruno Alves in the 8th minute, but the final triumph was really for Goiás. After winning, Goiás coach Emerson Ávila celebrated the achievement in an interview with the TV Cultura do Pará reporting team: “Important title. We didn’t play our best game, because we already acted better, but it was enough, we were able to win”.


Agência Brasil