# Paysandu secures comeback win to stay in Serie C playoff mix > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-regional-football-finals > Updated: 2026-08-10T23:39:00.000Z. Sources: 46. Developments: 32. Paysandu's pursuit of a Serie C playoff spot reached a critical juncture in August 2026. Entering the 16th round, the club sat in eighth place with 23 points, facing a vital matchup against Confiança at the Estádio da Curuzu. Despite missing key players such as midfielder Juninho and striker Radsley, the club prepared for the fixture with high fan expectations, with over 10,000 supporters confirmed. Football director Alberto Maia also indicated plans to strengthen the roster by targeting a center-back and a winger. In a significant turnaround, Paysandu secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Confiança. After conceding an early goal in the 44th minute to Ícaro, the team was revitalized by second-half substitutions from coach Junior Rocha. Ítalo Carvalho equalized in the 42nd minute, followed by a 47th-minute header from Pedro Carrerete to seal the win. This result marks the team's eighth comeback of the season and moves Paysandu to 26 points, keeping them within the top eight with only three rounds remaining in the first phase. Following the match, coach Rocha addressed the crowd, acknowledging fans' right to express dissatisfaction during earlier protests while emphasizing the importance of the three points. The victory provides much-needed stability as the club navigates the final stages of the promotion race. ## Claims - Paysandu lost 2-1 to Amazonas in a Série C match on 26 July 2026 in Manaus. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The loss dropped Paysandu to fifth place with 23 points in the Série C standings. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Paysandu's next match is against Confiança on 10 August. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Lucas Cardoso scored the opening goal for Paysandu. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Nico Schiappacasse converted a penalty to give Amazonas a 2-1 victory. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Coach Júnior Rocha said the team must maintain a very high level of concentration throughout the match. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Amazonas captain Diego Ivo said the group is alive and believing after the win. (single source) - Amazonas' next match is against Maringá on 9 August. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-10: Paysandu overcomes Confiança with 2-1 comeback victory Paysandu defeated Confiança 2-1 in a late comeback victory at Estádio da Curuzu, moving the team into the top eight of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-overcomes-confiana-with-2-1-comeback-victory ### 2026-08-07: Paysandu faces Confiança in critical Série C matchup Paysandu hosts last-place Confiança in a decisive Série C match, aiming to secure a spot in the G-8 qualification zone. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazonas-and-ypiranga-tighten-race-for-srie-c-g-8 ### 2026-07-29: Brazilian Serie C clubs gear up for crucial August fixtures Paysandu prepares for a 10 Aug match against Confiança with returning goalkeeper Mesquita, while Botafogo‑PB eyes a 8 Aug win over Santa Cruz amid security controls to stay near the Serie C top. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-serie-c-clubs-gear-up-for-crucial-august-fixtures ### 2026-07-27: Paysandu drops to fifth after 2-1 loss to Amazonas in Série C Paysandu lost 2‑1 to Amazonas in Manaus, dropping to fifth in Série C; coach Júnior Rocha blamed errors, while captain Diego Ivo hailed the comeback. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-loses-to-amazonas-falls-out-of-brazil-srie-c-top-four ### 2026-07-17: Paysandu ranks third-best attack in Brazil as it prepares for Amazonas clash Paysandu boasts Brazil’s third‑best attack (67 goals) and, fourth in Serie C, prepares for a 26 July match against Amazonas after a 3‑2 win over Guarani. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-ranks-third-best-attack-in-brazil-as-it-prepares-for-amazonas-clash ### 2026-07-13: Paysandu's comeback win over Guarani lifts club to fourth in Serie C Paysandu overturned a 2‑0 halftime deficit to beat Guarani 3‑2 in Serie C, with substitute Luciano Taboca scoring his first goal for the club. The win moved Paysandu to fourth place with 23 points and boosted c 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-secures-dramatic-3-2-comeback-win-over-guarani-in-serie-c ### 2026-07-11: Paysandu secures comeback win over Guarani to stay in Serie C top eight Paysandu rallied from 2‑0 down to beat Guarani 3‑2 on 12 July, moving to fourth place with 23 points and staying in the Serie C top‑eight race. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-fields-full-squad-with-new-signings-for-guarani-clash ### 2026-07-11: Paysandu's Serie C schedule set as Bahia coach Ceni condemns referee after friendly loss CBF set Paysandu’s final Serie C matches, while Bahia coach Rogério Ceni slammed the referee after a 2‑0 friendly loss to Fluminense, calling the officiating unfair. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandus-serie-c-schedule-set-as-bahia-coach-ceni-condemns-referee-after-friendly-loss ### 2026-07-11: Paysandu's Serie C schedule adjusted for World Cup pause CBF set Paysandu's remaining Serie C fixtures and a two‑week break after the 14th round for the World Cup final, giving the club time to rest and prepare. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandus-serie-c-schedule-adjusted-for-world-cup-pause ### 2026-07-08: Confiança and Paysandu gear up with new signings in Brazil's Serie C Confiança prepares to announce new players ahead of its next Serie C match, while Paysandu ends talks with Emerson Santos and continues recruiting defenders and midfielders. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/confiana-and-paysandu-gear-up-with-new-signings-in-brazils-serie-c ### 2026-07-07: Brazilian lower‑division clubs gear up for decisive Série C and D fixtures Paysandu faces Guarani in a decisive Série C match, while Manauara hosts Goiatuba in a crucial Série D tie, both aiming for top‑table spots and promotion. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-hunts-new-players-as-tickets-go-on-sale-for-srie-c-showdown-with-guarani ### 2026-07-05: Paysandu loses 1-0 to Ypiranga-RS, warns of slump in Brazil's Série C Paysandu fell 1-0 to Ypiranga-RS, their second loss in a row, but stays fifth with 20 points in Brazil's Série C, eyeing a comeback against Guarani. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-loses-1-0-to-ypiranga-rs-warns-of-slump-in-brazils-srie-c ### 2026-07-04: Brazilian Serie C: Santa Cruz vs Ituano and Paysandu vs Ypiranga fixtures Santa Cruz host Ituano in Recife on July 4, while Paysandu travel to Erechim to face Ypiranga on July 5, with both teams seeking points in the Serie C race. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-serie-c-santa-cruz-vs-ituano-and-paysandu-vs-ypiranga-fixtures ### 2026-07-03: Paysandu midfielder Caio Mello urges rebound before crucial Serie C match Paysandu’s Caio Mello, back from injury, urges the team to regain confidence before a decisive Serie C match against Ypiranga‑RS, calling it a six‑point game amid a recent slump. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-midfielder-caio-mello-urges-rebound-before-crucial-serie-c-match ### 2026-07-02: Paysandu and Imperatriz gear up for key Serie C and D fixtures Paysandu aims to revive its form before facing Ypiranga‑RS in Serie C, while Imperatriz retains its lineup for a Serie D showdown with Ferroviário, with goalkeeper Wellington back and striker Pedro Sena out. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-and-imperatriz-gear-up-for-key-serie-c-and-d-fixtures ### 2026-06-30: Serie C playoff race heats up as Santa Cruz hosts Ituano and Paysandu seeks rebound Santa Cruz hosts Ituano with an unbeaten record and a recent win over Paysandu, while Paysandu looks to bounce back after a 3‑1 loss before facing Ypiranga. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serie-c-playoff-race-heats-up-as-santa-cruz-hosts-ituano-and-paysandu-seeks-rebound ### 2026-06-28: Ituano Holds Maranhão to Scoreless Draw in Série C Ituano and Maranhão drew 0‑0 in Série C, keeping Ituano fourth and extending Maranhão’s six‑game winless streak and goal drought. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ituano-draws-0-0-with-maranho-in-serie-c-match ### 2026-06-27: Santa Cruz reaches G‑8 in Série C as players push for overdue wages Santa Cruz beat Paysandu 3‑1, entered the Série C G‑8 and rose to seventh, while player Everaldo urged the club to pay overdue wages. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-cruz-reaches-g8-in-srie-c-as-players-push-for-overdue-wages ### 2026-06-24: Paysandu prepares to host Santa Cruz in Serie C showdown at Curuzu Paysandu rejected Santa Cruz's single‑fan proposal and will host the Serie C match at Curuzu, where Santa Cruz has never won. Paysandu leads the table, and defender Castro stresses home‑crowd advantage. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-prepares-to-host-santa-cruz-in-serie-c-showdown-at-curuzu ### 2026-06-22: Paysandu Sets Security Rules for Santa Cruz Fans Ahead of Série C Match Paysandu announced security and entry rules for Santa Cruz fans for the Serie C match on 27 June at Curuzu, while Santa Cruz deals with three player suspensions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-seeks-10-points-to-secure-serie-c-progression-ahead-of-santa-cruz-clash ### 2026-06-22: Brazilian Serie C sees key victories for Confiança and Paysandu Confiança beats Guarani 2‑0, exiting the relegation zone, while Paysandu’s Ítalo Carvalho scores a winning goal to lift the team to 20 points in Brazil’s Serie C. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-serie-c-sees-key-victories-for-confiana-and-paysandu ### 2026-06-21: Paysandu Ends Nine-Game Goal Drought with 1-0 Victory Over Maranhão Paysandu beat Maranhão 1‑0, ending a nine‑match streak of conceding goals and moving to second place with 20 points in Brazil's Série C. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-ends-nine-game-goal-drought-with-1-0-victory-over-maranho ### 2026-06-20: Paysandu defeats Maranhão with late Ítalo goal, climbs to Serie C vice‑leadership Paysandu beat Maranhão 1‑0 with a late Ítalo goal on June 20, 2026, moving to second place in Serie C (20 pts) while Maranhão stays 16th with 13 pts. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-and-maranho-clash-in-serie-c-showdown ### 2026-06-17: Paysandu aims to rebound against Maranhão in Brazil Serie C showdown Paysandu trains to recover injuries and bounce back from a 2‑1 loss before facing Maranhão in São Luís, aiming to stay in Brazil Serie C's promotion race. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-aims-to-rebound-against-maranho-in-brazil-serie-c-showdown ### 2026-06-13: Paysandu faces Inter de Limeira in Serie C showdown at Belém Paysandu host Inter de Limeira on 14 June 2026 at Curuzu, Belém, in a Série C clash; both teams chase a top‑8 finish, with live TV and streaming coverage. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-fields-offensive-trio-against-inter-de-limeira-in-serie-c-showdown ### 2026-06-11: Paysandu to field new offensive trio in Série C clash with Inter de Limeira Paysandu may debut a three‑forward line of Carvalho, Juninho and Pego in their Série C match against Inter de Limeira, who field several ex‑Paysandu players. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-to-field-new-offensive-trio-in-srie-c-clash-with-inter-de-limeira ### 2026-06-10: Paysandu football club plans roster changes for Serie C Paysandu will reshape its squad with up to six incoming and outgoing players before the July 20 transfer window, aiming to strengthen the team for Serie C while maintaining financial balance, says executive Mar 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-football-club-plans-roster-changes-for-serie-c ### 2026-06-07: Paysandu clinches sixth Copa Verde title as defender Yeferson Quintana's future remains undecided Paysandu beat Anápolis 4‑0 to claim a sixth Copa Verde title while defender Yeferson Quintana says his future with the club will be decided after a pending meeting. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-clinches-sixth-copa-verde-title-as-defender-yeferson-quintanas-future-remains-undecided ### 2026-06-07: Brazilian clubs Valério draw and Paysandu win Copa Verde Valério stayed winless at home after a 0‑0 draw with Coimbra, while Paysandu won the Copa Verde 4‑0 over Anápolis and now aims for promotion. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-clubs-valrio-draw-and-paysandu-win-copa-verde ### 2026-06-06: Paysandu clinches sixth Copa Verde title with 4-0 win over Anápolis Paysandu overturned a 3‑1 first‑leg deficit, beating Anápolis 4‑0 to claim its sixth Copa Verde title, earn R$ 400 k and a Copa do Brasil berth; celebrations erupted in Belém. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-secures-sixth-copa-verde-win-marking-62nd-club-title ### 2026-06-05: Anápolis holds advantage over Paysandu ahead of Copa Verde final second leg Anápolis leads Paysandu 3‑1 after the first leg and heads into the Copa Verde final second leg on 7 June, needing only a one‑goal margin to win the title. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anpolis-holds-advantage-over-paysandu-ahead-of-copa-verde-final-second-leg ### 2026-06-03: Anápolis beats Paysandu 3-1 in Copa Verde final first leg Anápolis won the first leg 3‑1 in the 2026 Copa Verde final; Paysandu must win by three goals in the second leg to claim the title. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paysandu-faces-anpolis-in-copa-verde-2026-final --- Cite as: Paysandu secures comeback win to stay in Serie C playoff mix. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-regional-football-finals