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Amazonas Relegated After Dramatic Draw in Final Match of 2026 Série C
16 Nov
Summary
- Amazonas needed a win but settled for 2-2 draw with already relegated Paysandu
- Amazonas led 2-1 late but Paysandu equalized in the 46th minute
- Amazonas had a chance to win it with a penalty kick but missed
On November 16, 2025, Amazonas, the 2023 Série C champions, faced a must-win situation against already relegated Paysandu in their final match of the 2026 Série C season. Amazonas needed a victory to avoid relegation, but they could only manage a 2-2 draw in a dramatic encounter.
Paysandu took the lead in the 25th minute, but Amazonas quickly responded with two goals in the 31st and 33rd minutes to take a 2-1 lead. However, Paysandu equalized in the 46th minute, leaving Amazonas heartbroken. The visitors even had a chance to win it with a late penalty kick, but they missed the opportunity, sealing their fate of relegation to the 2027 Série C.
Amazonas had a solid campaign in their first season in the Second Division, accumulating 52 points and finishing 11th. But their late-season struggles, including the dismissal of a player in the 29th minute, ultimately led to their downfall. The veteran coach Aderbal Lana, who took charge of the team for the final four rounds, was unable to prevent the relegation.
