Resende-RJ 8 – 1 Belford Roxo RJ: A record-breaking demolition in the Copa Rio

Resende-RJ produced a stunning attacking display in the early hours of June 24, 2026, crushing Belford Roxo RJ 8-1 in a Copa Rio group-stage clash. The match at Estádio do Trabalhador saw the home side score eight times for the first time in the club’s history in the competition, leaving the visitors shell-shocked from the opening whistle.

Match Overview

From the first minute, Resende imposed their will on the game. Their high press and quick transitions overwhelmed a Belford Roxo side that struggled to cope with the pace and movement of the home attack. By halftime, the score was already 5-0, and the rout continued after the break. Belford Roxo managed a consolation goal midway through the second half, but Resende responded with three more to complete the 8-1 thrashing.

Key Moments & Standout Performers

• Blistering start: Resende scored three goals inside the first 20 minutes. Winger Lucas Henrique opened the scoring from a tight angle in the 6th minute, followed by a powerful header from center-back Thiago Alves in the 12th and a curling free-kick from midfielder João Pedro in the 18th.
• Hat-trick hero: Striker Felipe Andrade completed his hat-trick by the 55th minute, showcasing clinical finishing with a left-footed drive, a close-range tap-in, and a composed penalty. He was later substituted to a standing ovation.
• Belford Roxo’s bright spot: With the score at 5-0, forward Lucas Souza pulled one back for the visitors in the 62nd minute with a well-taken volley, briefly giving the traveling fans something to cheer.
• Resende’s late surge: Substitute Gabriel Rocha added two late goals in the 78th and 85th minutes, both from inside the box, to put the icing on the cake.

Tactical Story

Resende manager Marcos Santos set his team up in an aggressive 4-3-3 formation designed to exploit Belford Roxo’s narrow defensive shape. The full-backs pushed high, creating overloads wide, while the midfield trio of João Pedro, Lucas Mendes, and Alan Costa dominated possession and recycled the ball quickly. Belford Roxo, in a 4-4-2, attempted to press but lacked the fitness and organization to sustain it. Their defensive line was repeatedly caught out of position, leading to easy chances for the home side.

Season & Group Impact

The emphatic victory moved Resende to the top of their Copa Rio group with maximum points from two matches, while Belford Roxo remained winless and with a negative goal difference that could prove costly in the knockout race. For Resende, the result sends a message to the rest of the competition: they are genuine contenders. Belford Roxo will need to regroup quickly or face an early exit from the state cup.