Ponte Preta and Nautico (PE) shared the points in a 1-1 draw at the Estádio Moisés Lucarelli on September 28, 2025. The match was an entertaining and evenly balanced affair, with both teams showing attacking intent but ultimately canceling each other out in a result that reflected their closely matched standings. Nautico surprised the home crowd by taking an early lead, capitalizing on a defensive mix-up to score from close range in the 10th minute. Ponte Preta responded with increased pressure and finally found an equalizer just before halftime through a cleverly taken free-kick. The second half saw both teams push for a winner, with Ponte Preta hitting the post and Nautico's goalkeeper making a spectacular double save to keep the scores level. The match ended with honors even, a point that both teams likely viewed as acceptable but not ideal in their respective pushes for promotion. The result kept Ponte Preta in the hunt near the top, while it provided Nautico with a valuable away point against a direct rival. Both managers praised the competitive nature of the match in their post-match comments.