Portuguesa Carioca 2–2 Ah so Santa SP
Brazilian Série D – May 11, 2026
Match Overview
Portuguesa Carioca and Ah so Santa SP shared the points in an entertaining 2‑2 draw in the Brazilian Série D. The home side twice took the lead, only to be pegged back by spirited visitors who never gave up. The result left both teams in the middle of the group standings, still aiming for a qualification spot.
Match Summary
The opening 20 minutes were frantic. Portuguesa Carioca struck first in the 12th minute when a corner was flicked on by a defender and bundled home by Luan. However, Ah so Santa SP responded swiftly: a long‑ball over the top caught the home defence napping, and Willian finished with a cool lob in the 27th minute. The first half ended 1–1.
After the break, the hosts regained the lead in the 63rd minute. A neat one‑two on the edge of the box allowed Jhonatan to curl a shot into the bottom corner. Ah so Santa SP pushed forward and equalised for a second time in the 81st minute. A free kick from the left flank was headed in by substitute Diego, sparking celebrations from the away bench.
Key Performers
- Jhonatan (Portuguesa Carioca): A goal and an assist – his creativity was central to the home side’s attacking threat.
- Willian (Ah so Santa SP): His first‑half equaliser was a moment of class, and he troubled the home defence all night.
Standings Context
Portuguesa Carioca remained 5th in Group A with 15 points from 11 matches, while Ah so Santa SP climbed one place to 8th with 13 points. The draw kept the race for a top‑4 finish wide open, with just three points separating 4th from 8th.

