Ponte Preta grab late draw, hope Guarani stumble for Série B spot | OneFootball

Ponte Preta drew with Náutico, 1-1, on Saturday night, in the fourth round of the second phase of Série C, extending their unbeaten streak to seven games. The Macaca saw Timbu take the lead with a goal by Bruno Mezenga but managed to equalize in stoppage time at Estádio Moisés Lucarelli. Miguel scored for the home team.

Ponte Preta and Náutico's Situation in Série C

With the result, Ponte Preta remains at the top of the group with ten points. Coach Marcelo Fernandes' team hopes for a Guarani slip to confirm promotion to Série B with two rounds to spare.

Náutico, on the other hand, is in third place with four points and also hopes for a Bugre setback to continue fighting for a spot in the Série C final.

📋 Match Summary

Early in the game, the VAR reviewed a possible penalty for Ponte Preta, but the game continued without the infraction. At six minutes, Bruno Mezenga had a chance to open the scoring for Náutico, but Diogo Silva made a good save. The goalkeeper was called into action again at 18 minutes, saving a shot from Lucas Cardoso. Ponte responded at 21 minutes. Bruno Lopes recovered the ball in the attacking field and went free towards the goal. However, Muriel anticipated and saved. Wenderson also posed a threat for the Macaca.

At 14 minutes into the second half, Kevyn threatened Timbu. He received the ball in the air and headed it towards the corner, sending it close to the post. About five minutes later, Hélio shot at the goal and saw Léo Oliveira intercept. VAR intervened, and the referee awarded a penalty to Timbu for a handball. At 24 minutes, Bruno Mezenga found the net. Ponte pressed in stoppage time and equalized at 47 minutes with a header from Miguel.

⚫⚪ PONTE PRETA 1 x 1 NÁUTICO 🔴⚪

🏆 Competition: Brazilian Championship Série C (Second phase – 4th round) 🏟️ Venue: Estádio Moisés Lucarelli, Campinas (SP) 📅 Date: September 27, 2025 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 5 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

⚽ Bruno Mezenga, 24′ of the 2nd half (Náutico) ⚽ Miguel, 47′ of the 2nd half (Ponte Preta)

Upcoming Matches

Ponte Preta

Match: Brusque vs. Ponte Preta Competition: Brazilian Championship Série C (Second phase – 5th round) Date and Time: October 4 (Saturday), 7:30 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio Augusto Bauer, in Brusque (SC)

Náutico

Match: Guarani vs. Náutico Competition: Brazilian Championship Série C (Second phase – 5th round) Date and Time: October 4 (Saturday), 5 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio Brinco de Ouro, in Campinas (SP)

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