Copa Rio: CEAC/Araruama 0–1 Boavista S.C.

Date: 16 July 2026 | Venue: Estádio Municipal de Araruama

Boavista S.C. secured a hard-fought 1–0 away victory over CEAC/Araruama in the second round of the Copa Rio on Thursday evening. The goal, scored late in the first half, was enough to send the visiting side through to the next stage of the state cup competition, which runs parallel to the Campeonato Carioca.

Match Summary

The game began at a cautious pace, with both sides feeling each other out in the humid conditions at Estádio Municipal de Araruama. CEAC/Araruama, playing in front of their home supporters, started brightly and created two early chances through striker Lucas Emanuel, but Boavista goalkeeper Leonardo made sharp saves to keep the score level. The decisive moment came in the 39th minute when Boavista left-back Rafael Santos broke down the flank and delivered a low cross that was turned into the net by forward Jhonatan – a simple but effective move.

After the break, Araruama pushed hard for an equalizer. Their best opportunity fell to midfielder Felipe Augusto in the 66th minute, but his volley from the edge of the box flew just over the bar. Boavista, managed by former Brazil international Felipe, absorbed pressure and looked dangerous on the counter-attack, with Jhonatan nearly adding a second in the 81st minute when his shot struck the post.

Key Stats

• Possession: CEAC/Araruama 54% – 46% Boavista
• Shots on target: CEAC/Araruama 4 – 3 Boavista
• Corners: CEAC/Araruama 7 – 2 Boavista
• Yellow cards: CEAC/Araruama 2, Boavista 1

Player of the Match

Jhonatan (Boavista): The 25-year-old forward scored the only goal and worked tirelessly as a lone striker, holding up the ball and bringing teammates into play. His movement off the ball stretched the Araruama defense and allowed Boavista to maintain an outlet when clearing danger.

Reaction and Context

Boavista’s victory continues their strong recent form in regional competitions. The club from Bacaxá, Saquarema, has a history of producing solid performances in the Copa Rio, which offers a pathway to the Copa do Brasil for non-Série A teams. For CEAC/Araruama, this defeat is a disappointment after they had eliminated a lower-division side in the previous round. The club will now turn their full attention to the Campeonato Carioca lower divisions.

The win sets up a third-round tie for Boavista against either Sampaio Corrêa or Resende, with the tie scheduled for later in July. Based on this performance, Boavista’s compact defense and efficiency in front of goal make them a dangerous opponent in the single-match knockout format.