Guarani see off Confiança, close in on Copa do Brasil Série C play-off spot | OneFootball

Guarani defeated Confiança 1-0 on Monday, in the 18th round of the first phase of the Brazilian Championship Série C, at the Brinco de Ouro da Princesa Stadium, in Campinas (SP). Bruno Santos scored the only goal of the match just 30 seconds into the game.

With this result, Bugre reached 26 points and moved up to sixth place in the standings. Thus, the team needs a simple victory in the last round to secure a spot in the quadrangular. Meanwhile, Confiança, which started the round in seventh, dropped to 11th place, outside the qualifying zone, with 23 points.

In the 19th and final round of the first phase of Série C, both teams will take the field this Saturday at 5 PM (Brasília time). Guarani will visit Tombense at the Antônio Guimarães de Almeida Stadium, while Confiança will host Retrô at the Batistão Arena.

See how Guarani vs. Confiança went

The home team's goal came just 30 seconds into the match. Bruno Santos took advantage of a pass from Isaque and shot into the right corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.

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