Ponte Preta defeated Londrina 2-0 in the Série C final of the Brazilian Championship, securing its first national title after 125 years. Goals came from Toró and Élvis in a competitive match at Moisés Lucarelli Stadium. Fans invaded the pitch in celebration, postponing the award ceremony.
Founded on August 11, 1900, in Campinas, Associação Atlética Ponte Preta had never lifted a national trophy until this Saturday, October 25, 2025. In the second leg of the Série C final, following a goalless draw in the first leg, the Macaca beat Londrina 2-0 at its Moisés Lucarelli Stadium.
The first goal came early in the second half, at the third minute, as Toró received the ball on the edge of the area, shot, and benefited from the opposing goalkeeper's error. At the 24th minute, on a play down the left, Toró was fouled by defender Wallace in the box; the referee checked VAR and awarded the penalty, which Élvis converted. Coach Marcelo Fernandes knelt in the technical area, praying during the kick.
After the penalty, Ponte reserves taunted Londrina's coach Roger Silva, sparking a brawl that lasted minutes. In the closing moments, the black-and-white fans chanted 'I love you, Marcelo!' to their manager. At the final whistle, despite stadium announcements, supporters stormed the pitch, halting the awards ceremony, which will be rescheduled.
This marks the first major title in the club's history, Brazil's second-oldest active team. Ponte has six runner-up finishes in the Campeonato Paulista and nearly won a continental prize in 2013, reaching the Copa Sul-Americana final but losing to Lanús.