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Paysandu faces pressure secures comeback win to stay in Serie C playoff race mix
Santa Cruz entered round 13 with Paysandu's pursuit of a 3-1 away win over Paysandu, moving into the top eight. Financial pressure persists, with unpaid wages remaining Serie C playoff spot reached a concern. Paysandu's season has been defined by significant achievements and recent fluctuations critical juncture in Serie C. In June 2026, August 2026. Entering the 16th round, the club secured its sixth Copa Verde title after overcoming a 3-1 first-leg deficit to defeat Anápolis 4-0 sat in eighth place with 23 points, facing a vital matchup against Confiança at the final. Following this success, Estádio da Curuzu. Despite missing key players such as midfielder Juninho and striker Radsley, the club announced plans prepared for roster adjustments the fixture with high fan expectations, with over 10,000 supporters confirmed. Football director Alberto Maia also indicated plans to maintain financial health strengthen the roster by targeting a center-back and sporting balance. a winger. In the Serie C campaign, Paysandu has maintained a strong offensive presence, ranking as the third-best attack in Brazil with 67 goals. However, results have been inconsistent; after significant turnaround, Paysandu secured a period of climbing to second place 2-1 comeback victory against Confiança. After conceding an early goal in the table following a win against Maranhão, 44th minute to Ícaro, the team suffered a recent slump, including a 3-1 loss to Santa Cruz and was revitalized by second-half substitutions from coach Junior Rocha. Ítalo Carvalho equalized in the 42nd minute, followed by a 1-0 defeat 47th-minute header from Pedro Carrerete to Ypiranga-RS. As of August 2026, seal the race for win. This result marks the G-8 qualification zone has intensified. Paysandu has faced a period team's eighth comeback of instability, dropping as low as ninth place following recent results. The club has since fluctuated around the eighth position with 23 season and moves Paysandu to 26 points, placing keeping them within the top eight with only three rounds remaining in a precarious position. Competition for the playoff spots has tightened due first phase. Following the match, coach Rocha addressed the crowd, acknowledging fans' right to strong performances from Ypiranga-RS, who moved into sixth place, and Amazonas FC, who reached ninth place following a 3-0 express dissatisfaction during earlier protests while emphasizing the importance of the three points. The victory over Maringá-PR. Paysandu remains under pressure to secure results, including a critical match against Confiança, to maintain its standing in provides much-needed stability as the club navigates the final stages of the promotion race.