Paysandu thrash leaders Criciúma in Série B clash of opposites | OneFootball

The bottom-placed Paysandu defeated the leader Criciúma this Sunday, by 4 to 2, at Heriberto Hulse, for the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship Series B, ending a drought of 11 games without a win. Reverson, Maurício Garcez (2) and Marlon scored for Papão. Jhonata Robert and Nicolas scored the goals for the coal miners.

This Sunday's match was a duel of opposites in the Second Division. On one side, Criciúma, which is having a great moment and fighting for the Series B title. On the other, Paysandu, last placed and urgently needed to react to try to avoid relegation to the Third Division.

Table Situation

With the result, Criciúma lost the opportunity to secure itself as the leader of the Second Division for another round and can now be overtaken by Goiás, if the emerald team wins the classic against Atlético-GO next Tuesday, or Coritiba, which faces Avaí on the same day.

On the other hand, Paysandu remains at the bottom of the competition, with 25 points, two less than Amazonas, who will take the field this Monday, against Chapecoense, and can extend the advantage over Papão to five points.

📋 Match Summary

🟡⚫ CRICIÚMA 2 X 4 PAYSANDU 🔵⚪

🏆 Competition: Brasileirão Series B 🏟️ Venue: Heriberto Hulse stadium, in Criciúma (SC) 📅 Date: September 28, 2025 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 4 pm (Brasília time) 🟨 Yellow Cards: none. 🟥 Red Card: Felipinho (Criciúma)

Goals

🔵⚪ PAYSANDU

Reverson, at 31 of 1st half Maurício Garcez, at 44 of 1st half and 34 of 2nd half Marlon, at 23 of 2nd half

🟡⚫ CRICIÚMA

Jhonata Robert, at 13 of 1st half Nicolas, at 49 of 1st half

The Game

Criciúma opened the scoring at 13 minutes. Marcinho made a beautiful switch to Felipinho, who, with a header, set up for Jhonata Robert to body feint the marking and shoot from the edge of the area, with no chance for Paysandu's goalkeeper.

Paysandu tied the game at 31 minutes. Reverson took advantage of Criciúma's defense rebound after a low cross, controlled and released the bomb, inflating the nets at Heriberto Hulse stadium and leveling everything.

Boosted by the draw, Papão turned the game around at 44 minutes. Marlon received on the right and crossed accurately for Maurício Garcez to head firmly, taking the lead in Criciúma.

But, the home team did not let it go and before the break tied the game again. Marcinho got the leftovers after Felipinho's cross and lifted it into the area for Nicolas to head and shake the nets for Criciúma.

In the second half, both teams were able to neutralize the opponent's advances more efficiently, but, at 23 minutes, taking advantage of Felipinho's expulsion from Criciúma, Paysandu again managed to score, this time in a rehearsed play on a free kick. Reverson rolled to Marlon, who shot low and counted on Criciúma's goalkeeper's failure to secure the victory for Papão.

Paysandu still turned the victory into a rout at 34 minutes again with Maurício Garcez, who this time received a launch from Maurício Antônio's defense, won in speed from the defender, dribbled the goalkeeper and pushed to the back of the nets to give final numbers to the match.

Next Matches

Criciúma will return to the field next Thursday, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), against Vila Nova, in Goiânia, for the Series B. Paysandu will face Cuiabá, on the same day, at 7 pm (Brasília time), in Belém.

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