Portuguesa secures place in Serie D third phase

Portuguesa eliminated Noroeste from the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D after a 3‑1 victory in the second‑leg tie played in Bauru, ending Noroeste's campaign and leaving the club without a guaranteed national schedule for next year.

The club then advanced by beating Sampaio Corrêa 1‑0, confirming its participation in the competition's third phase where it will face Marcílio Dias‑SC. The winner of that tie will meet the victor of the Uberlândia‑MG versus Serra Branca‑PB matchup, with the Brazilian Football Confederation yet to set exact dates and venues.