Nacional (AM) 1-1 Porto Velho EC | Copa Verde | 7 May 2026

In a hard-fought regional derby at the Estádio da Colina in Manaus, Nacional (AM) and Porto Velho EC played out a 1-1 draw in the Copa Verde. The result keeps both teams in contention for a knockout berth, though Nacional will feel they should have taken all three points after dominating large stretches of the match.

Match Overview

The opening 20 minutes were tense and tactical, with both sides wary of making a decisive error. Nacional began to assert control, and their pressure paid off in the 34th minute when Wenderson rose highest to meet a corner from Dedé, planting a header past the Porto Velho goalkeeper. The home crowd roared, sensing a first victory of the Copa Verde campaign.

Porto Velho, however, showed resilience. They grew into the game after half-time, equalizing in the 61st minute through a scrappy goal from Jean Silva. A corner was only half-cleared, and Silva reacted quickest to stab home from six yards. Nacional pushed for a winner but were denied by some desperate defending and a fine save from Porto Velho keeper Luis Fernando in the 83rd minute.

Key Moments

• 34’ – Goal Nacional: Wenderson heads in from a corner.
• 61’ – Goal Porto Velho: Jean Silva equalizes from close range.
• 75’ – Chance Nacional: A powerful shot from Caio Manoel is tipped over the bar.
• 83’ – Save: Luis Fernando denies Wenderson a second goal with a reflex stop.
• 90’+4 – Foul: Porto Velho’s Rafael Tavares sees yellow for a late challenge.

Tactical Story

Nacional set up in a 4-3-3, using the width of João Pedro and Lucas Sena to stretch Porto Velho’s defense. The plan worked well in the first half, but Porto Velho’s shift to a 5-4-1 defensive block after the break neutralized the threat. The visitors’ equalizer came from a set-piece—a reminder that in regional competitions, resilience and dead-ball situations often prove decisive.

Porto Velho’s midfield trio of Diego Miranda, Felipe Almeida, and Rafael Tavares worked tirelessly to disrupt Nacional’s rhythm, while the home side’s Dedé was a livewire but lacked precision in the final pass.

Standout Players

• Wenderson (Nacional): Scored the opener and was a constant aerial threat.
• Jean Silva (Porto Velho): Poacher’s goal, vital for his team’s point.
• Luis Fernando (Porto Velho): Made several key saves to earn the draw.

Copa Verde Group Implications

The draw leaves Nacional (AM) in third place in Group B with 3 points, while Porto Velho EC stays in second with 5 points. The group is still wide open, with leader Manaus FC on 7 points. For Nacional, the dropped points at home could prove costly, but they remain in the hunt with three group matches remaining. Porto Velho will be pleased with a point on the road, maintaining their unbeaten run in the competition.