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Série C Final: 60 Years Apart, Ferroviária & Maringá Battle for Title
24 Oct
Summary
- Ferroviária, founded in 1950, seeks its first men's national title.
- Maringá, established in 2010, aims for a national championship debut.
- The second leg of the final is tied 1-1, heading to penalties if drawn.
Ferroviária and Maringá are preparing to contest the 2026 Série C championship this Saturday. The two clubs, separated by six decades of history, will face off in the decisive second leg at Arena Fonte Luminosa. Founded in 1950, Associação Ferroviária de Esportes is pursuing its first national title in men's football. This year marks Ferroviária's return to Série B, having previously appeared in 1980, 1981, 1995, and 2025.
Maringá Futebol Clube, established in 2010, has a significantly shorter history but has quickly become a notable force. The club's primary objective for the year was promotion to Série B, a goal it has achieved. Now, winning the Série C title would serve as an extraordinary accomplishment for the team, often referred to as 'Dogão'.
The first leg of the final concluded with a 1-1 draw, setting up a tense return match. Should the score be level once more after the second leg, the champion will be determined through a penalty shootout. Ferroviária has announced that all tickets for the match have been sold out, indicating strong fan support.
