Sousa PB earned a narrow 1-0 home victory over Botafogo PB in the Campeonato Paraibano on March 23, 2025. A single goal was enough to decide this tight state derby, giving Sousa crucial points in the Paraíba championship. The match was a physical battle from the start, with both teams committing numerous fouls in midfield. The decisive moment came just before halftime, when Sousa's winger cut inside and fired a low shot into the corner. Botafogo PB pushed for an equalizer in the second half but found Sousa's defense in stubborn form, with the home goalkeeper making one crucial save to preserve the clean sheet. The win moves Sousa up the state league table, while Botafogo PB will be disappointed not to have taken at least a point from the encounter. The Sousa manager praised his team's defensive solidarity, while the Botafogo coach rued his team's wastefulness in the final third.