Gama 1–0 Mixto EC | Brazilian Serie D – 28 June 2026

Gama secured a vital home victory in Brazil’s Serie D on 28 June 2026, edging past Mixto EC with a narrow 1–0 win at the Estádio Bezerrão. The result keeps Gama firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish in their group, while Mixto remain stuck in the relegation zone after another frustrating defeat on the road.

Match Overview

Played under clear skies in the Federal District, the contest was a tense, hard-fought affair typical of the lower reaches of Brazilian football’s fourth tier. Gama, backed by a vocal home crowd, dominated possession in the first half but struggled to break down a well‑organized Mixto defence. The decisive moment came just after the hour mark when Gama’s centre‑forward, Arthur Mendes, latched onto a through ball and slotted past the Mixto goalkeeper to make it 1–0.

Mixto EC pushed for an equaliser in the final 20 minutes, but Gama’s backline, marshalled by veteran defender Thiago Silva (no relation to the Chelsea legend), held firm. The clean sheet was Gama’s fourth of the campaign and moved them up to 5th in the group standings, just one point behind the playoff places.

Key Moments

• 62nd minute – Goal! Gama 1–0 Mixto EC: Arthur Mendes runs onto a clipped pass from midfielder Lucas Oliveira, controls with his left foot, and fires low into the far corner.
• 78th minute – Mixto chance: Mixto’s winger, Jefinho, cuts inside and shoots from 20 yards, but Gama goalkeeper Rafael Gomes palms it over the bar.
• 85th minute – Red card scare: Gama’s left‑back, João Vitor, receives a second yellow card for a late tackle, but the referee shows only a yellow after VAR intervention (Serie D uses VAR in select matches). The decision keeps Gama with 11 men.

Player of the Match

Arthur Mendes (Gama) – The 26‑year‑old striker not only scored the winner but also held the ball up effectively to relieve pressure in the second half. His movement off the ball caused constant problems for the Mixto defence.

Standings Impact

With this win, Gama now sit on 14 points after nine games in Group A5, just one point behind fourth‑placed Ceilândia. Mixto EC, meanwhile, remain second‑from‑bottom with 8 points and face an uphill battle to avoid relegation to the Paulista Série A3 next year. The result also extended Gama’s unbeaten home run to four matches in the competition.

Gama travel to bottom‑side Porto Velho in the next round, while Mixto host group leaders Manaus at the Verdão.