Carioca - 1 · Relegation Group - 2: CFRJ / Maricá beat Nova Iguaçu 1-0. The match was played on Monday, 16 February 2026 at Estadio Janio Moraes (Rio de Janeiro); refereed by J. Fernandes.
Pablo Thomaz 90' (P) (CFRJ / Maricá)
After a 0-0 first half, the game finished 0-1.
Nova Iguaçu held 79% of possession against 21%, attempting 9 shots to CFRJ / Maricá's 11.
Shots on target read 1-2 and corners 7-2.
Substitutes: Arthur Vidal, Arthur Neves, Ze Gabriel, Pedro Thomaz, Joao Pedro, Alexandre Balbino, Thomasel, Luan Capanni, Bill, P. Henrique, Lucas Cruz
Coach: Vitor Carlos
Substitutes: Yuri Duarte, E. M. Tesser, Bernardo, L. B. Fernandes, Magno Souza, C. Mendes, Cayke, Alex Azeredo, Caio Vitor, Valdenilson, Brenno, Julio Cesar
Coach: Reinaldo
Jorge Pedra (Nova Iguaçu) — named player of the match with a 7.3 rating.