Ponte Preta secured an important 2-0 home victory over local rivals Guarani SP in a Brazilian Serie C derby match at the Estádio Moisés Lucarelli on October 12, 2025. This result gave Ponte Preta a crucial edge in the Campinas derby and provided a significant boost to their campaign in the upper echelons of the league table. The home side started with intensity and were rewarded with an early goal from a well-worked corner kick, heading in to take the lead within the first fifteen minutes. Ponte Preta controlled much of the possession thereafter, with Guarani struggling to create meaningful chances. The match was sealed in the 70th minute when Ponte Preta broke on a swift counter-attack, finishing clinically to double their advantage. Guarani's frustrations were compounded by a late red card for a reckless challenge, ending any hope of a comeback. The three points solidified Ponte Preta's position near the top of the Serie C table, while leaving Guarani to contemplate a damaging defeat in a key rivalry fixture. The Ponte Preta manager hailed his team's derby mentality, and the Guarani coach acknowledged his side was second-best on the day.