Vitoria das Tabocas Women Edge EC Juventude Women in Brazilian Cup Thriller

Vitoria das Tabocas (w) came from behind to defeat EC Juventude Women 3-2 in an action-packed Brazilian Women's Cup clash on May 15, 2026. The match, played in Caxias do Sul, saw five goals and plenty of drama as the visitors secured a hard-fought victory.

Juventude started brightly and took the lead in the 18th minute through striker Ana Beatriz, who volleyed home from close range. They doubled their advantage just after the half-hour mark when Larissa Menezes scored with a precise shot from outside the box, leaving the home fans jubilant.

But Vitoria das Tabocas showed character, pulling one back before halftime through a penalty converted by Fernanda Silva. The visitors then equalized early in the second half as Raquel Andrade headed in a corner. The winning goal came in the 78th minute when substitute Bianca Costa slotted home after a defensive mix-up.

Juventude pushed for an equalizer but could not break through a resolute Vitoria defense. The win propels Vitoria das Tabocas into the next round of the cup, while Juventude Women are left to rue missed chances in a match they dominated for long periods.