In a high-scoring Brazilian Serie B encounter, Paysandu pulled off a surprise 4-2 away victory against Criciúma on September 29, 2025. The result at the Estádio Heriberto Hülse was a major upset, as Paysandu's attacking prowess overwhelmed a Criciúma side that had been in good form. Paysandu raced into a two-goal lead within the first twenty minutes, stunning the home crowd. Criciúma fought back to level the scores at 2-2 by halftime, but Paysandu regained control in the second half with two more clinical finishes. The match was end-to-end, but Paysandu's counter-attacking strategy proved devastatingly effective. The victory provided a massive boost for Paysandu's fight against relegation, while dealing a significant blow to Criciúma's promotion ambitions. The Paysandu manager called it a perfect away performance, while the Criciúma coach criticized his team's defensive naivety.