Avaí FC cruised to a 3-0 victory over Porto Vitória in the Brazilian Cup on March 5, 2026. The Florianópolis side delivered a dominant display at the Ressacada stadium to progress comfortably to the next round. Avaí opened the scoring early with a powerful header from a corner and doubled their lead before halftime with a precise finish from inside the box. Porto Vitória offered little threat, and Avaí added a third goal in the second half to complete the rout. The home team's midfield trio dictated play throughout, allowing their forwards to thrive. This comprehensive win boosts Avaí's confidence as they advance in the national competition. The Avaí manager was pleased with the intensity shown from the first whistle, while the Porto Vitória coach admitted his team was second-best in all departments.