Ferroviária hold Paysandu, four points clear of Série B drop zone | OneFootball

This Monday, during the 33rd round of the Série B of the Brasileirão, Ferroviária secured a 2-2 draw against Paysandu at the Arena Fonte Luminosa in Araraquara (SP). The Locomotive scored with goals from Carlão and Albano, while Paysandu found the net with goals from Thiago Heleno and Wendel.

Standings Situation

With the draw, Ferroviária gained a position and climbed to 15th place on the table, with 38 points, overtaking Athletic Club. Now, the gap to Volta Redonda (34), which opens the Z4 of Série B, is four points.

Paysandu, on the other hand, suffered yet another poor result and remained in last place, with 27 points.

📋 Match Summary

🔴 ⚪ FERROVIÁRIA 2 X 2 PAYSANDU 🔵⚪

🏆 Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro Série B – 33rd round 🏟️ Venue: Arena Fonte Luminosa, in Araraquara (SP) 📅 Date: October 20, 2025 (Monday) ⏰ Time: 7 PM (Brasília time)

GOALS ⚽ Carlão, at 2′ of the 1st half (Ferroviária) ⚽ Thiago Heleno, at 15′ of the 1st half (Paysandu) ⚽ Wendel, at 31′ of the 1st half (Paysandu) ⚽ Albano, at 21′ of the 2nd half (Ferroviária)

How Was the Game?

First Half

The game started with Ferroviária at an intense pace. In the first minute, Vitor Barreto made a run down the left and crossed precisely to Fabrício Daniel, who headed downwards. The ball passed by Matheus Nogueira and landed for Carlão to push into the goal, opening the scoring.

Paysandu responded at the 14th minute: after a foul on the left, the defense poorly cleared, and on the new cross, Thiago Heleno headed firmly into the corner past Dênis Júnior, leveling the game.

At the 28th minute, Papão took the lead. Defender Ronaldo Alves got into trouble inside the area, lost the ball, and Wendel Júnior capitalized on the mistake to score the second, putting Paysandu ahead.

Second Half

Ferroviária returned more aggressively after the break and created several chances. Just 2 minutes in, Garcez almost extended for Paysandu, but Zé Mário cleared it just in time. From then on, the home team dominated the game. Carlão had a great header chance at the 17th minute, sending it very close to the goal.

The pressure paid off at the 20th minute: Juninho set it up for Albano, who unleashed a rocket from outside the area, leaving Matheus Nogueira with no chance, tying the game at 2-2.

Upcoming Matches

FERROVIÁRIA

Match: Vila Nova vs. Ferroviária Date and Time: 10/26 (Sunday) | 6:30 PM (Brasília time) Tournament: Campeonato Brasileiro Série B – 34th round Venue: Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga, in Goiânia (GO)

PAYSANDU

Match: Paysandu vs. Avaí Date and Time: 10/25 (Saturday) | 6:30 PM (Brasília time) Tournament: Campeonato Brasileiro Série B – 34th round Venue: Estádio Curuzu, in Belém (PA)

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