XV de Piracicaba hero on stoppage-time winner: “Indescribable feeling” | OneFootball

Scorer of the goal that gave XV de Piracicaba the Paulista Cup title this Saturday, center-back Almir Luan was moved by Nhô Quim’s third championship. The player, who came on in the second half of the final at Barão da Serra Negra, spoke about the goal scored in stoppage time and celebrated the triumph.

“It’s an indescribable feeling to be experiencing this here at the Barão. It’s been a while since XV has celebrated this title at home. I’m happy and now it’s time to celebrate,” Almir said in an exclusive interview with Gazeta Esportiva.

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Focus on Série D?

As champions, XV de Piracicaba earned, besides the trophy, the option to choose between competing in the Brasileirão Série D or the Copa do Brasil in 2026. Aiming for a fuller schedule next season, the club will play in the Fourth Division.

Almir, however, is not thinking about the national league yet. Still euphoric about the title, the 23-year-old avoided talking about the tournament but assured that XV will “go all in.”

“Talking about Série D now is a bit difficult, but I believe we’re going to go all in and aim for bigger and better things,” he concluded.

When does Série D start?

With a new format, Série D is scheduled to begin on April 5 next year. Before that, however, the Piracicaba team has another task ahead: the Paulista Série A2.

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