Operario Ferroviario PR secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tombense in a Copa Sul-Sudeste group stage match at the Estádio Germano Krüger. The lone goal of the game arrived midway through the first half, as Operario's forward found space in the box to head home a precise cross from the right flank. Tombense responded with increased pressure after the break, forcing several saves from the home goalkeeper, but they were unable to find a breakthrough against a well-organized Operario defense. The match was a physical affair with numerous fouls, but no major controversies or VAR interventions disrupted the flow. This result gives Operario Ferroviario a vital three points in their quest to advance from the group, while Tombense will rue missed opportunities. The Operario manager highlighted his team's defensive solidity as the foundation for the win, whereas the Tombense coach pointed to a lack of clinical finishing in the final third. The starting elevens saw Operario set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, controlling the midfield battle, while Tombense utilized a more direct approach that ultimately fell short.