Figueirense needs a win against Maranhão to stay in the hunt for the G-8 spot, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The team is in 13th place with 25 points in the Série C of the Campeonato Brasileiro. A win for Figueirense will give them 28 points and also eliminate a direct competitor.
The worst that will happen is that Figueirense did not do their part, said Raul Cabral, the team's coach. The team needs to win and depend on a combination of results to finish among the top eight.
Figueirense will face Maranhão at the Estádio Orlando Scarpelli on Saturday, with the winner taking a crucial step towards the G-8 spot. The team has improved their performance in the second half of the first phase, with only one defeat in their last 11 games.