The second round of the Women's Copa do Brasil wrapped up on Thursday afternoon (14) with a thrilling 3-2 victory for Vitória over Juventude-SE at the Etelvino Mendonça Stadium in Itabaiana, Sergipe. The win secured Vitória's place in the next round, capping off a week of intense action across Brazil.
From Tuesday (12) to Wednesday (13), the tournament delivered everything from commanding routs to nail-biting penalty shootouts. Vasco da Gama was the first team to punch their ticket to the third round, dominating Araguari 5-1 at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro. Wednesday saw the bulk of the action, with 14 more clubs clinching their spots and setting the stage for an exciting knockout phase.
With the second round now in the books, attention turns to Friday (15), when the Brazilian Football Confederation will hold the draw for the third round at 3 p.m. at its headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. Fans can catch the live broadcast on CBF TV's YouTube channel. This stage will bring together the 16 victorious second-round teams and the 16 clubs competing in the Women's Brasileirão A1, promising high-stakes matchups ahead.
