Volta Redonda 1–0 AD Confiança | Brasileirão Série C – 15 June 2026

Volta Redonda edged past AD Confiança 1–0 in a tense encounter at the Estádio Raulino de Oliveira, extending their unbeaten run at home to four matches. A solitary first‑half goal proved enough for the Carioca side to leapfrog their opponents in the Série C table.

Match Summary

The game was a tightly contested affair from the opening whistle. Both sides showed plenty of defensive organisation, with midfield battles dominating the early exchanges. Volta Redonda, backed by a lively home crowd, gradually began to assert control in the final third.

The breakthrough arrived in the 37th minute. A clever free‑kick routine caught the Confiança defence off guard. Midfielder João Vitor delivered a low ball into the path of forward Felipe Lima, who swept a first‑time shot into the bottom corner. It was a move that had clearly been rehearsed on the training ground, and it left the visitors without an answer.

Defensive Solidity

AD Confiança tried to respond before half‑time, but Volta Redonda’s backline – marshalled by captain Thiago Oliveira – held firm. The home side were content to sit deeper after the interval, inviting pressure and looking to hit on the counter‑attack. Confiança enjoyed spells of possession but lacked the cutting edge to break down a well‑organised defence.

The visitors’ best chance came in the 63rd minute when striker Alexandre Santos spun his marker and fired from 12 yards, only to see his effort blocked by a last‑ditch tackle from Oliveira. From the resulting corner, Confiança’s header flashed narrowly wide.

Volta Redonda could have put the game to bed in the 81st minute when Lima raced clear, but his shot was saved by the legs of Confiança goalkeeper Rafael Martins. The home side comfortably saw out the remaining minutes to claim a valuable three points.

Table Implications

The win lifts Volta Redonda to 16 points, moving them into the Série C playoff places for the first time this season. AD Confiança, meanwhile, slip to 13 points and find themselves just two points above the relegation zone. The result also extends Volta Redonda’s strong recent record against Confiança – they have now lost just once in their last six meetings.

• Man of the Match: Felipe Lima (Volta Redonda) – scored the winner and caused problems all night.
• Key Stat: Volta Redonda have kept three clean sheets in their last five home games.
• Attendance: 3,812 at Estádio Raulino de Oliveira.

Volta Redonda next face a tricky trip to Ferroviário, while Confiança will look to bounce back at home against Remo.