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Vitória comeback leads to first-leg win over Fortaleza in Copa do Nordeste final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:31 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Vitória comeback leads to first-leg win over Fortaleza in Copa do Nordeste final

Summary

Vitória rallied from behind to defeat Fortaleza 2-1 in the first leg of the Copa do Nordeste final on June 2 at Castelão. Fortaleza initially took the lead with a goal from Vitinho in the 54th minute. However, late in the match, Renato Kayser equalized for Vitória with a penalty in the 83rd minute, followed by Diego Tarzia's winning goal in the 90+2 minute. The decisive second leg will take place at Barradão on June 6, with Vitória needing just a draw to claim the title.

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By the Numbers

•Vitória wins first leg 2-1 against Fortaleza
•Fortaleza scored first through Vitinho in the 54th minute
•Renato Kayser equalized for Vitória with a penalty
•Diego Tarzia scored the winning goal in stoppage time
•Second leg scheduled for June 6 at Barradão

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5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Vitória win and take the lead in the Copa do Nordeste final

What they're saying

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With two goals late in the match, Vitória came from behind to beat Fortaleza 2-1 in the first leg of the Copa do Nordeste final, played on Tuesday night (2) at Castelão. The decisive match will be h...
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