EC Taveiropolis claimed a commanding 2-0 away victory over EC Campo Grande in the Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense on July 13, 2026, at Estádio Universitário Pedro Pedrossian. The result solidified Taveiropolis's push toward the top of the state championship standings, while Campo Grande suffered a setback in their bid to climb out of the lower half of the table.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Taveiropolis showed the aggressive, high‑pressing approach that has become their trademark under head coach Marcelo Nunes. Campo Grande, meanwhile, struggled to find rhythm in midfield and were frequently caught out by quick transitions. The visitors controlled possession in the first half and broke the deadlock in the 28th minute when striker Felipe Oliveira latched onto a through ball from playmaker Lucas Mendes and slotted past the helpless home goalkeeper.

Key Moments

• 28' – Felipe Oliveira opens the scoring with a clinical finish after a swift counter‑attack.
• 56' – Campo Grande’s best chance: a free kick from Rafael Santos that Taveiropolis goalkeeper João Pedro tipped over the bar.
• 74' – Taveiropolis doubles the lead. Defender Thiago Alves heads in from a corner kick, leaving Campo Grande with a mountain to climb.
• 89' – Campo Grande’s winger Carlos Eduardo receives a second yellow card for a reckless tackle, reducing the home side to ten men for stoppage time.

Tactical Story

EC Taveiropolis set up in a compact 4‑2‑3‑1, with Lucas Mendes drifting into pockets of space between the lines. Their full‑backs pushed high, pinning Campo Grande’s wide players deep. Campo Grande attempted to respond with a 4‑4‑2 diamond but failed to create clear chances against a disciplined Taveiropolis backline. The visitors’ pressing forced Campo Grande into hurried clearances, and the second goal came directly from a recycled set‑piece – a testament to Taveiropolis’s preparation in dead‑ball situations.

Standout Performers

Felipe Oliveira (Taveiropolis) – Not only scored the opener but also held the ball up effectively, drawing fouls and allowing his midfield to join the attack.

Thiago Alves (Taveiropolis) – Dominated in the air, scored the decisive second goal, and completed several crucial interceptions.

João Pedro (Taveiropolis) – Made three important saves, including a spectacular stop from Rafael Santos’s free kick, ensuring the clean sheet.

Season Impact

The win lifts EC Taveiropolis into third place in the Campeonato Sul‑Mato‑Grossense standings with 22 points from 12 matches, just three points behind leaders Operário. For EC Campo Grande, the defeat leaves them in eighth place with 13 points, now five points adrift of the qualification zone for the final phase. With the second half of the season approaching, Campo Grande must urgently regroup to avoid missing the knockout rounds.