Serie C's final first-phase round features critical matches on Saturday

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Serie C's final first-phase round features critical matches on Saturday
Summary

The final round of Brazil’s Série C first phase takes place on Saturday, August 29, with all ten matches kicking off at 5 p.m. Four teams — Brusque, Botafogo-PB, Paysandu, and Inter de Limeira — have already secured their spots in the next stage. Santa Cruz currently sits in 5th place with 28 points, while teams like Guarani and Ferroviária are in a close race for the top eight. Confiança has been relegated, and Itabaiana, Barra, and Anápolis are fighting to avoid dropping to Série D. The matchups include key games like Anápolis vs. Santa Cruz and Guarani vs. Brusque, where all teams have something at stake.

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  • All matches kick off at 5 p.m. on August 29.
  • Santa Cruz holds 5th place, close to qualification.
  • Confiança has already been relegated to Série D.
  • Itabaiana, Barra, and Anápolis are at risk of relegation.
  • Brusque, Botafogo-PB, Paysandu, and Inter de Limeira advance.
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  • 7:27 PMYahoo SportsSerie C heads into final first-phase round with fierce G8 battle
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Santa Cruz depends only on itself to advance to the next stage in Série CCredits: Savyo Miguel / Santa CruzThe final round of the first phase of Brazil’s Série C will feature all ten matches this ...

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