Esporte Clube Vitória
Esporte Clube Vitória is the five-time champion of the Northeast Cup after defeating Fortaleza 2-1. The Bahian team won the regional title for the fifth time in its history.
What happened?
Vitória won the return game of the regional competition final at Barradão. The Leão da Barra defeated their opponent 2-1.
Match details
Fortaleza took the lead in the second match, thanks to Luiz Fernando's header. But Vitória equalized with a great goal from Emmanuel Martínez. Renato Kayzer closed the aggregate score at 4-2.
Next steps
Vitória will only return to the fields after the World Cup break. Upon their return, the team will face Vasco in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brasileirão.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Vitória | 2 |
| Fortaleza | 1 |
Title and achievement
With the five-time championship, Vitória tied with rival Bahia and became the biggest winner of the Northeast Cup. The club also lifted the trophy in the 1997, 1999, 2003, and 2010 editions.
