Brusque secured a 2-1 away win against Painsandu in the Second Stage of Brazil's Serie C on 7 September. The result moves the visitors closer to the top of the table while the hosts drop further from the promotion places. Both sides entered the match with similar records, each having played 19 games, but Brusque held a three-point advantage at second place.
Joao Pedro gave Brusque the lead in the 13th minute, striking early to set the tone. Painsandu responded through Marlyson in the 34th minute, leveling the score and shifting momentum. The match then turned decisive in quick succession, with Marcinho netting twice within a minute in the 39th and 40th minutes to restore Brusque's advantage.
Painsandu had the better of possession and created more chances, recording 80 attacks compared to Brusque's 54. The hosts registered seven shots on target with 19 off target, while the visitors managed just two shots on target from nine attempts. That clinical efficiency from Brusque cost Painsandu dearly — they dominated territory but paid for a sloppy opening.
The match was punctuated by disciplinary issues, with nine yellow cards in total. Painsandu picked up five bookings, including two in quick succession around the 37th and 38th minutes. Brusque's Bernardo was cautioned twice as well, while the hosts saw cards from Pedro Henrique, Gustavo Henrique, Jonatan Lucca, Cipriano, and Brian Macapa.
Substitutions came thick and fast in the second half, with Painsandu making three changes around the 61st minute including the introduction of Luciano Taboca and Renan Castro. Brusque brought on Adrianinho late on for a final push, while Painsandu replaced Marlyson and Joao Pedro around the 70th minute.
The result leaves Brusque in second place on 32 points, maintaining pressure on the league leaders. Painsandu remain seventh on 29 points after nine wins, two draws, and eight defeats. The visitors extended their recent form with a third consecutive result without defeat, while the hosts suffered their fourth loss in their last five matches.