Coritiba's Away Win Over Paysandu Solidifies Their Série B Promotion Bid
Coritiba's 2-1 away win at Paysandu boosts their chances for Série A promotion, while Paysandu faces relegation to Série C.
- • Coritiba defeated Paysandu 2-1 away, with goals from Dellatorre and Iuri Castilho.
- • Coritiba now has 64 points, six ahead of Criciúma with two rounds remaining.
- • Coritiba can secure promotion with their next match against Athletic at Couto Pereira.
- • Paysandu was relegated to Série C, sitting at the bottom of Série B with 27 points.
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Coritiba secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Paysandu away at Curuzu in Belém on November 9, significantly boosting their prospects for promotion to the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Goals from Dellatorre and Iuri Castilho helped Coritiba reach 64 points in the league standings, placing them six points clear of fifth-placed Criciúma with only two rounds remaining in the season. This point gap positions Coritiba strongly to confirm their promotion in their next match against Athletic on November 15, to be held at Couto Pereira in Curitiba.
Paysandu, conversely, suffered relegation to Série C after managing only 27 points this season, sitting at the bottom of the Série B table. Paysandu's goal in the match was scored by Yeferson Quintana. Their final game before relegation will be against Amazonas on November 14 at Curuzu. Coritiba’s consistent results have paved the way for potential return to Brazil’s top flight, a development eagerly awaited by their supporters.
This victory highlights Coritiba’s determination in the 2025 Série B campaign and sets the stage for a decisive showdown against Athletic that could seal their elevation to Série A. Meanwhile, Paysandu faces regrouping efforts after a disappointing season culminating in relegation.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.