2026 Copa Centro-Oeste finals

2026 Copa Centro-Oeste finals
Event2026 Copa Centro-Oeste
Anápolis Rio Branco
Goiás Espírito Santo
4 2
on aggregate
First leg
Anápolis Rio Branco
3 0
Date21 May 2026
VenueEstádio Jonas Duarte, Anápolis
RefereePaulo Henrique Schleich Vollkopf
Attendance2,823
Second leg
Rio Branco Anápolis
2 1
Date27 May 2026
VenueEstádio Kleber Andrade, Cariacica
RefereeThaillan Azevedo Gomes
Attendance3,378

The 2026 Copa Centro-Oeste finals was the final two-legged tie that decided the 2026 Copa Centro-Oeste, the 5th season of the Copa Centro-Oeste, Brazil's regional cup football tournament organised by the Brazilian Football Confederation. The 2026 edition marked the return of the competition, which has not been held since 2002.[1]

The finals were contested between Anápolis, from Goiás, and Rio Branco, from Espírito Santo.[2][3]

Anápolis defeated Rio Branco 4–2 on aggregate to win their first title and a place in the third round of the 2027 Copa do Brasil and earned the right to play against 2026 Copa Norte winners Paysandu in the 2026 Copa Verde.[4]

Teams

Team Previous finals appearances (bold indicates winners)
Goiás Anápolis None
Espírito Santo Rio Branco None

Road to the final

Note: In all scores below, the score of the finalist is given first.

Goiás Anápolis Round Espírito Santo Rio Branco
Opponent Venue Score Opponent Venue Score

Pos Team Pld Pts
1 Federal District (Brazil) Gama (A) 5 15
2 Goiás Anápolis (A) 5 9
3 Goiás Atlético Goianiense 5 7
4 Espírito Santo Porto Vitória 5 7
5 Tocantins Tocantinópolis 5 3
6 Mato Grosso Cuiabá 5 1
Updated to match(es) played on 29 April 2026. Source: CBF
(A) Advance to a further round
 Group stage

Pos Team Pld Pts
1 Goiás Vila Nova (A) 5 8
2 Espírito Santo Rio Branco (A) 5 8
3 Mato Grosso do Sul Operário 5 8
4 Tocantins Araguaína 5 7
5 Federal District (Brazil) Capital 5 6
6 Mato Grosso Primavera 5 2
Updated to match(es) played on 29 April 2026. Source: CBF
(A) Advance to a further round
Goiás Vila Nova Away1–1 (4–3 p) Semi-finals Federal District (Brazil) Gama Away1–0

Format

The finals were played on a home-and-away two-legged basis. If tied on aggregate, the penalty shoot-out was used to determine the winner.

Matches

First leg

Anápolis Goiás3–0Espírito Santo Rio Branco
Fernandinho 59'
Juninho 86'
Igor Souza 90+4'		 Report
Attendance: 2,823
Referee: Paulo Henrique Schleich Vollkopf (Mato Grosso do Sul)
Anápolis
Rio Branco
GK12Brazil Ravel
DF2Brazil Rubinho
DF13Brazil Kauan Martins
DF14Brazil Igor Souza
DF16Brazil Júlio Gouvêa
MF15Brazil Kauan GuilhermeYellow card 47'downward-facing red arrow 60'
MF8Brazil Vitor FonsecaYellow card 54'downward-facing red arrow 60'
MF10Brazil Juninho
FW7Brazil Matheus Lagoa (c)downward-facing red arrow 75'
FW11Brazil FernandinhoYellow card 60'downward-facing red arrow 60'
FW19Brazil Fernando Vianadownward-facing red arrow 75'
Substitutes:
GK23Brazil Victor Hugo
DF3Brazil Hélder
DF33Brazil Robson Reis
MF5Brazil Milaupward-facing green arrow 60'
MF17Brazil Gabriel Batista
MF18Brazil Gharib
MF20Brazil Luiz Felipe
MF26Brazil Cássio Gabrielupward-facing green arrow 60'
MF41Brazil João BorimYellow card 74'upward-facing green arrow 60'
FW9Brazil Gonzaloupward-facing green arrow 75'
FW21Brazil Rodriguinho
FW27Brazil Gustavo Henriqueupward-facing green arrow 75'
 
Coach:
Brazil Evaristo Piza
GK42Brazil Andrey (c)
DF14Brazil Matheus Castelo
DF4Brazil Darlandownward-facing red arrow 72'
DF3Brazil Matheus Mega
MF33Brazil Bruno Peresdownward-facing red arrow 81'
MF16Brazil RuanYellow card 35'downward-facing red arrow 57'
MF10Brazil Gui Mendesdownward-facing red arrow 72'
MF17Brazil TennerYellow card 37'downward-facing red arrow 57'
MF6Brazil Kaio Cristian
FW25Brazil David Lopes
FW26Brazil Breno Melo
Substitutes:
GK12Brazil Gabriel Bernard
DF2Brazil Thainlerupward-facing green arrow 81'
DF5Brazil Carlos Ventura
DF22Brazil Murilo Henrique
MF8Brazil Nathamupward-facing green arrow 57'
MF88Brazil Alex GaloYellow card 76'upward-facing green arrow 57'
FW9Brazil Neto Oliveiraupward-facing green arrow 72'
FW19Brazil Rafaelupward-facing green arrow 72'
 
 
 
 
 
Coach:
Brazil Rodrigo César

Assistant referees:
Leandro dos Santos Ruberdo (Mato Grosso do Sul)
Marcelo Grando (Mato Grosso do Sul)
Fourth official:
Anderson Ribeiro Gonçalves (Goiás)
Fifth official:
Jordana Pereira Batista (Goiás)
Video assistant referee:
Philip Georg Bennett (Rio de Janeiro)
Assistant video assistant referee:
José Reinaldo Nascimento Júnior (Distrito Federal)
Rafael Martins Diniz (Distrito Federal)

Second leg

Rio Branco Espírito Santo2–1Goiás Anápolis
Victor Braga 17' (pen.)
Murilo Henrique 45+4'		 Report Mila 90+6'
Attendance: 3,378
Referee: Thaillan Azevedo Gomes (Amapá)
Rio Branco
Anápolis
GK42Brazil Andrey (c)
DF33Brazil Bruno Peresdownward-facing red arrow 30'
DF14Brazil Matheus CasteloYellow card 88'
DF5Brazil Rafael Vaz
DF6Brazil Kaio Cristian
MF22Brazil Murilo HenriqueYellow card 52'Red card 90+7'downward-facing red arrow 90+1'
MF8Brazil Nathamdownward-facing red arrow 68'
MF16Brazil RuanRed card 73'
MF26Brazil Breno Melo
FW7Brazil Rodrigo CariocaRed card 90+7'
FW20Brazil Victor BragaRed card 90+7'downward-facing red arrow 90+1'
Substitutes:
GK1Brazil Fernando HenriqueRed card 90+7'
GK12Brazil Gabriel Bernard
DF2Brazil Thainlerupward-facing green arrow 30'
DF3Brazil Matheus Mega
DF13Brazil Carlos Venturaupward-facing green arrow 90+1'
DF23Brazil Iverson
MF15Brazil Daniel Bôaz
MF17Brazil Tenner
MF18Brazil Edmílson
FW19Brazil Rafaelupward-facing green arrow 68'
FW25Brazil David Lopesupward-facing green arrow 90+1'
 
Coach:
Brazil Rodrigo César
GK12Brazil Ravel
DF2Brazil Rubinho
DF14Brazil Igor Souza
DF5Brazil Rafael Costa
DF6Brazil Leonan
MF13Brazil Kauan MartinsYellow card 18'downward-facing red arrow 46'
MF15Brazil Kauan GuilhermeYellow card 34'downward-facing red arrow 46'
MF10Brazil Juninhodownward-facing red arrow 57'
FW7Brazil Matheus Lagoa (c)downward-facing red arrow 69'
FW11Brazil Fernandinhodownward-facing red arrow 46'
FW19Brazil Fernando Viana
Substitutes:
GK23Brazil Victor HugoYellow card 63'
DF3Brazil Hélder
DF16Brazil Júlio Gouvêa
MF5Brazil Milaupward-facing green arrow 46'
MF8Brazil Vitor FonsecaRed card 56'upward-facing green arrow 46'
MF20Brazil Luiz Felipe
MF26Brazil Cássio Gabrielupward-facing green arrow 46'
MF41Brazil João Borimupward-facing green arrow 57'
FW9Brazil Gonzaloupward-facing green arrow 69'
FW21Brazil Rodriguinho
FW27Brazil Gustavo Henrique
 
Coach:
Brazil Evaristo Piza

Assistant referees:
Luan Patrique Pereira da Silva (Amapá)
Inácio Barreto da Camara (Amapá)
Fourth official:
Wesley Silva dos Santos (Espírito Santo)
Fifth official:
Vagner Nascimento (Espírito Santo)
Video assistant referee:
José Cláudio Rocha Filho (São Paulo)
Assistant video assistant referee:
Ciro Chaban Junqueira (Distrito Federal)
Thiago do Carmo Brasil (Rondônia)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "CBF resgata Copa Centro-Oeste e integra torneio à Copa Verde". Portal N10. 1 October 2025.
  2. ↑ "Anápolis vence o Vila Nova nos pênaltis e vai à decisão da Copa Centro-Oeste" (in Portuguese). Esporte Goiano. 13 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Rio Branco vence o Gama e coloca o Espírito Santo em final nacional após oito anos" (in Portuguese). Arquibancada Digital. 6 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Copa Centro-Oeste: Anápolis perde, mas é campeão". Futebol Interior. 27 May 2026.
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