Figueirense, Ponte Preta Clash in Serie C Opener

FLORIANÓPOLIS, Brazil – Figueirense ⁢will face Ponte Preta this Saturday, April 12, at Orlando Scarpelli Stadium in Florianópolis, marking their debut in the⁣ Serie C of the Brazilian Championship 2025. Kickoff is scheduled ⁤for 4⁤ p.m. Brasilia time.

Figueirense enters its fifth consecutive season in the third tier of Brazilian soccer. The⁤ team has been training for over a ⁢month following their elimination in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Santa Catarina Championship against Avaí.

Ponte Preta returns to Serie C after a 35-year absence. The team, coached by Alberto Valentin, seeks a strong start after being eliminated from their previous competition following a 2-1 ⁤loss to Concordia.

Broadcast ⁤Information

The match will be broadcast live; details of the broadcast are available. Radio coverage will be provided by CBN Floripa, with real-time updates available via GE.

• Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
• Time: 4 p.m. (Brasilia)
• Location: Orlando scarpelli Stadium, florianópolis (SC)
• Coverage: Live broadcast, CBN Floripa, GE Real Time

Team News and Updates

CBN Floripa’s broadcast team includes Leandro Lessa on duty, Marcos Cassettari as the crowd reporter, Cristian Delosantos⁢ presenting, Rodrigo Faraco and Chico Lins providing commentary, and Salles Júnior narrating the match.

according to GE, Figueirense has several players who may not be at full ⁢fitness for the match. Gabriel Santiago ⁤is confirmed to be out as he continues his physical transition.

For Ponte Preta, newly signed⁣ defender Wanderson is expected to be in the starting lineup. Emerson and Jeh are confirmed ⁤absentees, while Elvis remains doubtful.

Projected Lineups

• Figueirense: Fabrício; Leo Maia, Lucas Dias, ligger, Samuel (Leonan); Flávio (jhony Douglas), Breno, João Lucas; Felipe Augusto, Nicolas (Renan), marlyson. Coach: Thiago Carvalho.
• Ponte Preta: Diogo Silva; Saimon, Wanderson, ⁣Danilo Barcelos; Maguinho, Léo Oliveira, Luiz Felipe, Serginho,‍ Artur; Victor Andrade, Jean Dias.‍ Coach: Alberto Valentine.

Figueirense vs. Ponte Preta: Your Serie C Matchday Guide

Q: When and where is the Figueirense vs. Ponte Preta match taking place?

A: The match between Figueirense and Ponte Preta is scheduled for Saturday, ⁣April 12, 2025, at the Orlando Scarpelli Stadium in Florianópolis, Brazil.

Q: What time does the match start, and what time zone should I use?

A: ⁤Kickoff is ⁢at 4 p.m. Brasilia time.

Q: What’s at⁢ stake in this match for both teams?

A: This match marks the debut⁤ of both Figueirense and Ponte Preta ⁢in the Serie⁣ C of the ‍Brazilian Championship 2025.For Figueirense,it’s the start of their fifth consecutive season in the third tier of Brazilian soccer,while ‍Ponte Preta returns to Serie⁢ C after a 35-year absence,aiming for a strong start.

Q: How can I watch⁤ or listen to the Figueirense vs. Ponte Preta match?

A: The match will be broadcast ⁣live. Radio⁤ coverage will be provided by CBN Floripa, and real-time updates will be available via GE.

Q: Who is on the broadcast team⁣ for ‍CBN floripa?

A: The CBN Floripa broadcast team includes Leandro Lessa on duty, Marcos Cassettari ⁢as the crowd reporter, Cristian Delosantos presenting, Rodrigo Faraco and Chico⁢ Lins providing commentary, and Salles Júnior narrating the match.

Q: Are there any key players missing⁤ from either team?

A: yes. According to data from GE, Figueirense’s Gabriel Santiago is confirmed to be ⁢out due to his physical transition. For Ponte Preta, Emerson and Jeh are confirmed absentees, and Elvis is doubtful. ⁢Newly signed defender Wanderson is expected to be in the starting lineup.

Q: What are the projected lineups for both Figueirense and Ponte Preta?

A: The projected lineups are ⁤as follows:

Figueirense: Fabrício; Leo Maia, Lucas‍ Dias, Ligger, Samuel (Leonan); Flávio (Jhony Douglas),‍ Breno, João Lucas; Felipe‍ Augusto, Nicolas (Renan), Marlyson. Coach: Thiago ⁢Carvalho.

Ponte Preta: Diogo Silva; Saimon, wanderson, Danilo Barcelos; Maguinho, Léo oliveira, Luiz Felipe, Serginho, Artur; Victor Andrade, Jean Dias. Coach: Alberto Valentine.

Q: What has been⁣ the recent form of Figueirense?

A: Figueirense has been training for‍ over a month following their elimination in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Santa Catarina Championship against ⁣Avaí.

Q: What is ponte⁣ Preta’s recent performance?

A: Ponte Preta was eliminated from their previous competition following a 2-1 ⁤loss to Concordia.