EC Campo Grande 1–3 Comercial-MS | Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense | July 19, 2026

Comercial-MS recorded a convincing 3–1 victory over EC Campo Grande in the Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense on Sunday morning, strengthening their position in the state championship standings.

Match Overview

The visitors from Campo Grande dominated proceedings from start to finish. After a goalless opening 30 minutes, they exploded with three goals before the hour mark. EC Campo Grande pulled one back late, but it was merely a consolation as Comercial-MS cruised to victory.

First Half: Comercial Take Control

Comercial-MS broke the deadlock in the 34th minute. A long ball over the top found João Pedro, who controlled expertly before firing past home goalkeeper Rafael Alves. Just four minutes later, they doubled their lead: Lucas Santos curled a free-kick from 25 yards into the top corner.

EC Campo Grande struggled to contain the visitors’ movement and pace. Their best chance of the half came from a long-range effort by Carlos Eduardo that sailed wide.

Second Half: Sealing the Win

Comercial-MS added a third in the 52nd minute. A swift counter-attack ended with Felipe Almeida finishing from close range after good work by Rafael Silva.

EC Campo Grande finally got on the scoresheet in the 78th minute when substitute Thiago Oliveira headed home from a corner. However, any hopes of a comeback were dashed as Comercial-MS comfortably saw out the final minutes.

Key Performers

• João Pedro (Comercial-MS) – Scored the opening goal and was a constant threat with his direct running.
• Lucas Santos (Comercial-MS) – A stunning free-kick and all-round midfield dominance.
• Rafael Silva (Comercial-MS) – Provided two assists and caused havoc on the left flank.

Table Implications

The victory lifts Comercial-MS into 3rd place in the Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense table, just two points behind leaders Operário. EC Campo Grande remain in 8th, now level on points with the relegation zone with only a handful of matches remaining.