Ponte Preta and Náutico Secure Promotion Amid Key Série C Clashes
Ponte Preta wins to reach Série C finals while Náutico and São Bernardo also secure promotion to Série B after decisive matches.
- • Ponte Preta beat Guarani 2-0, securing a place in Série C finals.
- • Náutico defeated Brusque 2-1 to earn promotion to Série B.
- • São Bernardo and Londrina drew 1-1, both advancing to finals.
- • Guarani failed to gain promotion and will focus on 2026 Campeonato Paulista.
Key details
In critical Série C matches impacting promotion to Série B, Ponte Preta defeated Guarani 2-0 at Moisés Lucarelli, dashing Guarani’s hopes of returning to Série B this season. With over 17,000 fans watching, Ponte Preta claimed an early lead courtesy of Bruno Lopes at six minutes, followed by Luiz Felipe’s goal in the 74th minute. This win ensured Ponte Preta’s spot in the Série C finals with a perfect 13 points in the group stage, while Guarani must now focus on the 2026 Campeonato Paulista for another promotion attempt. Meanwhile, Náutico clinched their promotion by overcoming Brusque 2-1, boosted by goals from Hélio Borges, an own goal by Mateus Silva, and Paulo Sérgio. In Group B, São Bernardo and Londrina ended in a 1-1 draw, both qualifying for the finals, with São Bernardo celebrating their first-ever promotion to Série B. Contrastingly, Caxias ended their campaign winless with just four points (Source 96898).