Brasiliense and Gama Open Candangão 2026 with Impressive Wins

The Candangão 2026 kicked off with strong performances from Brasiliense and Gama in their respective opening matches on January 11. At the Serejão stadium in Taguatinga, Brasiliense delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Brasília. The match began with a penalty awarded to Brasiliense after Geovani fouled Igor, which Wallace Pernambucano converted to put his team ahead. Early in the second half, Jackson extended the lead with a goal from a corner, followed by Júlio Vitor's powerful strike and a penalty converted by Anderson Magrão, sealing the win. This dominant victory positioned Brasiliense temporarily at the top of the tournament standings. Meanwhile, at the Bezerrão stadium, reigning champions Gama started their title defense with a narrow 1-0 win over Real Brasília. The game featured an electrifying atmosphere fueled by Gama fans, who showcased a mosaic and green smoke before kickoff. Despite dominating the first half and hitting the post and crossbar, Gama struggled to convert chances until Felipe Clemente scored early in the second half. Gama maintained pressure, nearly scoring again, and controlled the remainder of the match. Gama's and Real Brasília's next fixtures are scheduled for January 17, with Gama facing Brasília and Real Brasília hosting Brasiliense. Brasiliense and Gama's strong openings set an exciting tone for the Candangão 2026.