Ivinhema FC achieved a historic milestone in the Serie D, securing a spot in the third phase and guaranteeing a national calendar through 2027, keeping their dream of reaching Serie C alive.
The Azulão do Vale is experiencing a magical moment this season. After a 1-1 draw with Democrata-MG in Governador Valadares, the team confirmed their superiority in the direct confrontation. With a 3-1 victory in the first leg, Ivinhema secured classification with a 4-2 aggregate score, solidifying their strength in the national football scene.
More than just advancing in the competition, the team punched its ticket to the 2027 Serie D. This financial and sporting backing is crucial for the club’s planning, which now focuses all its energy on the main objective: promotion to the third division of the Campeonato Brasileiro.
The Next Challenge for Promotion
The path to glory continues, and the current opponent is ASA-AL. The first battle of this phase will take place on July 6th, at 8 PM, at Estádio Saraivão in Ivinhema. The decisive match to determine the qualifier for the round of 16 will be on July 12th, at 5 PM, at Estádio Coaracy da Mata Fonseca in Arapiraca.
Regarding the club’s journey, football manager Alex Cruz did not hide his pride in the path taken so far:
The feeling is unique. It’s a great emotion. This achievement is historic. We are very happy, but we have other goals now. We are going to pursue this long-sought Serie C.
Management and Caution at Azulão
Despite the euphoria, the football department remains grounded. The physical preparation team is already working on monitoring the squad. The club awaits the results of MRI scans for players Alison and Adson, who left the field in Minas Gerais with muscle pain. On the other hand, reinforcements who were in the medical department are expected to resume training this week.
Now it’s time to rest and get back to work as soon as possible. We will work very hard to win at home and take an advantage to Alagoas, added Alex Cruz.
The impact of this classification reverberates throughout Mato Grosso do Sul. Ivinhema‘s success elevates the state’s football standard, proving that with organization and determination, it is possible to aim higher. The fans, who have embraced the team, promise to fill Saraivão to push the squad towards another important step in the Brasileirão.