Porto Velho EC 2-0 Gama | Brazilian Série D – Group A2 | 5 July 2026

Porto Velho EC continued their impressive home form with a commanding 2‑0 victory over Gama at the Estádio Aluizão. The Rondônia side dominated from start to finish, taking the lead early in the second half and sealing the win with a late strike. The result lifts Porto Velho into the top four of Group A2, while Gama remains in the relegation zone.

First Half: Controlled But Goalless

Porto Velho enjoyed 65% possession in the opening period but struggled to break down a resilient Gama defence. The best chance fell to striker André Lima in the 32nd minute, whose header from a corner was cleared off the line by defender Lucas Santos. Gama’s only real attempt came from a long‑range effort by Marcelo Júnior that sailed wide.

Second Half Breakthrough

The deadlock was broken in the 53rd minute when winger Pedro Henrique cut inside from the left and unleashed a curling shot from 20 yards that nestled into the top corner. Gama pushed forward but left gaps at the back. Porto Velho doubled their lead in the 78th minute through substitute Rafael Costa, who capitalised on a defensive mix‑up to tap into an empty net.

• 53’ – Goal Porto Velho: Pedro Henrique’s superb strike from outside the box.
• 78’ – Goal Porto Velho: Rafael Costa scores after a defensive error.
• 85’ – Gama’s best chance: A free kick from Thiago Nunes was tipped over by goalkeeper Fábio Santos.

Match Impact

Porto Velho’s victory moves them to 11 points in Group A2, now level with Ferroviário CE and just two points behind leaders Imperatriz. Gama, with only 4 points from 7 games, faces an uphill battle to avoid relegation to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D qualifying round. The team’s lack of goals – just three in seven matches – is a major concern for coach Eduardo Mendes.