Brazilian Serie C sees key victories for Confiança and Paysandu

Confiança defeated league‑leader Guarani 2-0, moving out of the relegation zone to 18th place with 10 points. Coach Thiago Gomes credited the win to the team’s psychological preparation, saying the mental work of the staff helped the players perform under pressure.

Paysandu’s striker Ítalo Carvalho, the club’s top scorer with 14 goals, highlighted his recent form after netting the winner against Maranhão, bringing the team to 20 points. He noted healthy competition with fellow forward Juninho and emphasized the importance of internal rivalry for the squad’s progress in the Série C campaign.