SC Paysandu Pará 3-2 Guarani SP | Brazilian Série C | 13 July 2026

SC Paysandu Pará emerged victorious in a thrilling five-goal contest against Guarani SP in the Brazilian Série C on July 13, 2026. The home side staged a spirited comeback after falling behind early, eventually securing a 3-2 win that delighted the crowd at the Estádio da Curuzu.

First Half Drama

Guarani SP started brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute through Rafael Oliveira, who finished a swift counterattack. The visitors doubled their advantage just before the half-hour mark when Júlio César headed home from a corner, leaving Paysandu facing a 2-0 deficit.

However, the home side refused to wilt. In the 38th minute, veteran striker Hélio Júnior pulled one back with a close-range finish after a goalmouth scramble. The momentum shifted, and just before halftime, Marcos Vinícius equalized with a stunning free kick from 25 yards, making it 2-2 at the break.

Second Half Decider

The second half was a tense affair, with both teams searching for a winner. Paysandu’s pressure finally paid off in the 73rd minute when substitute Felipe Alves tapped home from a cutback to make it 3-2. Guarani pushed for an equalizer but could not break through a determined Paysandu defense.

Standings Context

The win moved Paysandu into the top half of the Série C table, keeping their promotion hopes alive. Guarani, meanwhile, slipped into the relegation zone and will need to improve their away form to survive. The match was a classic example of the competitive nature of Brazil’s third division.