Defender eyes Copa Paulista glory to crown historic Primavera season | OneFootball

The defender Afonso wants to end the 2025 season with Primavera in great style. After securing an unprecedented spot in a national competition for 2026, the 31-year-old defender now aims for the Copa Paulista title to crown the club's historic 98-year campaign in the competition.

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The team's second top scorer of the season, Afonso highlighted the importance of playing another final for Primavera. The first match of the decision takes place this Sunday at 3 PM (Brasília time), at Moisés Lucarelli Stadium, against XV de Piracicaba. The decision will be broadcast live with images by TV Gazeta.

“It is very gratifying to be in another final for Primavera. I am happy to help this club achieve, for the first time in its history, a spot in a national competition. Now, we want to end the year in the best possible way, seeking the Copa Paulista title,” said Afonso.

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Tough Game

This will be Primavera's second final of the year. In the first half of 2025, the Indaiatuba team achieved promotion to the Paulistão elite and finished as runner-up in the Série A2. The defender also projected the match against XV.

“The expectation is for a well-contested game. XV de Piracicaba comes from an excellent campaign, but we know that in finals, details make the difference. We are prepared and will play two great games to end the year well and, hopefully, crown it with the title,” concluded Afonso.

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