Avaí Rout Volta Redonda 3-0 in Copa Sul-Sudeste Group Stage

Avaí FC produced a clinical display to beat Volta Redonda 3-0 at the Estádio da Ressacada, picking up a vital victory in the Copa Sul-Sudeste. The Santa Catarina side dominated proceedings from start to finish, with their attacking trio proving too sharp for the visitors’ defence.

The home side opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Júnior Dutra met a cross from the right with a powerful header that left the Volta Redonda goalkeeper rooted to the spot. Avaí continued to press forward, and their second goal arrived on the stroke of halftime as Willian Maranhão fired home from the edge of the box after a clever short corner routine.

Comfortable Second‑Half Control

Volta Redonda tried to find a way back into the match after the interval, but Avaí’s midfield, led by Lucas Ventura, maintained control of possession and dictated the tempo. The third goal came in the 67th minute when a swift counter‑attack ended with Murilo slotting past the onrushing goalkeeper after a defensive slip.

Avaí’s goalkeeper had relatively little to do, as the defence limited Volta Redonda to only a few speculative efforts. The clean sheet was also a welcome boost for a side that has ambitions of topping the group.

With this result, Avaí move into a strong position in the Copa Sul-Sudeste standings, while Volta Redonda will need to regroup quickly. The Leão da Ilha’s cohesive team performance sends a clear message to the other group contenders.