Goiás EC won the Goiás state derby, defeating rivals Atlético Clube Goianiense 2-1 in the Brazilian Serie B on June 1, 2025. The away victory at the Estádio Antônio Accioly was a significant result in the context of the promotion race and local bragging rights. Atlético-GO started brightly and took an early lead, sending the home fans into raptures. Goiás, however, showed great character to fight back, equalizing before halftime with a precise finish. The winner came in the second half from a swift counter-attack, completing the turnaround. The three points were crucial for Goiás's league position, while the defeat was a bitter pill for Atlético-GO to swallow in the heated local rivalry.