Maringá wins first national title in Brazilian Série C championship

Maringá Futebol Clube secured its first national title by defeating Ferroviária 2-1 in the second leg of the Brazilian Série C final at Arena Fonte Luminosa in Araraquara. Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Maringá won 3-2 on aggregate. Lucas Bonifácio and Ronald Camarão scored early in the first half for the Paranaense side, while Denílson scored for Ferroviária in the second half.

The victory marks a historic milestone for the club, founded in 2010, and guarantees Maringá promotion to Série B for the 2027 season and a direct spot in the third phase of the 2027 Copa do Brasil. Ferroviária, despite the loss, also secured promotion to Série B.

The match was marred by a large-scale brawl involving players from both teams immediately following the final whistle. According to the official match report, 13 players were sent off: seven from Maringá and six from Ferroviária. The conflict reportedly stemmed from tensions and provocations dating back to the first leg of the final.