Goiás EC delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Fluminense PI in the Brazilian Cup on March 12, 2026. The Esmeraldino put one foot firmly in the next round with a dominant display, scoring three unanswered goals to take a massive aggregate lead. The home side took control early and never looked back, opening the scoring in the first half before adding two more after the interval to put the tie beyond doubt. Fluminense PI struggled to cope with the intensity and quality of their top-division opponents. This result leaves Goiás EC in a virtually unassailable position ahead of the second leg.