Goiás beat Paysandu and go top of Série B overnight | OneFootball

Goiás took the provisional lead of the Brazilian Championship Series B on Saturday afternoon. In the 27th round of the tournament, at Serrinha, the home team beat Paysandu 1-0, with a goal from Jean Carlos at the end of the match.

Table Situation

Goiás reached 48 points and secured the right to sleep in the lead. To maintain the top spot, the team needs to dry Coritiba, which has one point less and faces América-MG at 4 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday, at Independência. Meanwhile, Paysandu remains at the bottom, with 22 points.

📋 Game Summary

🟢 GOIÁS 1 X 0 PAYSANDU 🔵 🏆 Competition: Brasileirão Series B 🏟️ Location: Serrinha Stadium 📅 Date: August 20, 2025 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 4:00 pm (Brasília time)

Goal

⚽ Jean Carlos, at 42′ of the 2nd half (Goiás)

How was the game?

Goiás started better and created the main opportunities, but could not score. Gradually, Paysandu grew in the match and began to scare in counter-attack plays. At 49 minutes, the visiting team lost Anderson Leite, who had to be removed from the field after a clash with Juninho.

In the final stage, at 29 minutes, Leandro Vilela fouled Eslí Garcia at the edge of the penalty area. Brian Brito took the free kick, but goalkeeper Matheus Nogueira saved it. The winning goal only came at 42 minutes, when Jean Carlos finished accurately, leaving no chance for the Paysandu goalkeeper.

Next Games

Goiás

• Ferroviária x Goiás (28th round of Series B) • Date and time: 23/09 (Tuesday) at 9:35 pm (Brasília time) • Location: Arena Fonte Luminosa, in Araraquara

Paysandu

• Paysandu x Novorizontino (28th round of Series B) • Date and time: 23/09 (Tuesday) at 12:10 pm • Location: Banpará Curuzu Stadium, in Belém

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