Operário MT 1–2 União Rondonópolis MT | Brazilian Série D | 17 May 2026

A dramatic second‑half turnaround saw União Rondonópolis MT snatch all three points on the road at the Estádio Dito Souza, coming from a goal behind to defeat Operário MT 2‑1. The result was a major boost for the visitors in the tightly‑fought Mato Grosso derby and pushed them firmly into the promotion conversation.

Match Story

Operário MT drew first blood in the 22nd minute when a well‑worked corner routine found Felipe Almeida unmarked at the far post, and he powered a header past the União goalkeeper. The home side looked comfortable for much of the first half, pressing high and forcing União into hurried clearances.

However, União Rondonópolis grew into the contest after the interval. Their equaliser arrived in the 58th minute through a stunning strike from Thiago Santos, who collected a loose ball 25 yards out and curled it into the top corner. The goal visibly shifted momentum, and União began to dominate possession.

The winner came in the 74th minute. A swift counter‑attack saw winger Rafael Oliveira sprint down the left flank before delivering a low cross that was turned in by substitute Gabriel Souza from close range. Operário pushed for an equaliser but were unable to find a way past a resolute União defence.

Talking Points

• Second‑half resilience: União’s ability to overturn a deficit on hostile territory demonstrates their growing maturity.
• Operário’s missed chances: The home side had two clear opportunities early in the second half but failed to extend their lead – a decision that proved costly.
• Derby atmosphere: Over 4,000 fans created an electric atmosphere, adding to the intensity of this regional rivalry.

Table Impact

With the win, União Rondonópolis climb into the top three of Group A7, while Operário MT slip to sixth and will need to recover quickly to keep their campaign on track.