Gremio Prudente SP Youth 3–2 Tanabi SP Youth: Thrilling Comeback Decides Paulista Youth Clash

The young talents of Grêmio Prudente SP Youth staged a remarkable second-half fightback to edge past Tanabi SP Youth 3–2 in a pulsating Campeonato Paulista Youth encounter on 13 June 2026. The match, held at Prudente’s home ground, saw the visitors take an early lead before the home side turned the contest on its head with three unanswered goals, only for Tanabi to set up a tense finale.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Tanabi SP Youth looked sharp on the counterattack, exploiting gaps in the Gremio Prudente defence. Their No. 9 opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a composed finish after a well-worked through ball. The home side struggled to build rhythm in the first half, and Tanabi doubled their advantage just before the interval with a header from a corner kick, leaving Gremio Prudente facing a 2–0 deficit at half-time.

Second-Half Resurgence

Whatever coach Marcos Silva said in the dressing room worked wonders. Gremio Prudente SP Youth emerged with renewed energy, pressing high and winning the ball back early. The turnaround began in the 52nd minute when winger Lucas Mendes cut inside from the left and curled a shot into the far corner. Just six minutes later, midfielder Rafael Oliveira levelled the score with a thunderous strike from 20 metres that left the Tanabi goalkeeper rooted.

The home side completed the comeback in the 71st minute when substitute Pedro Santos latched onto a loose ball in the box and slotted home. Tanabi pushed forward in search of an equaliser and pulled one back in the 88th minute through a penalty, but Gremio Prudente held on through five minutes of stoppage time to claim a vital win.

Key Performers

• Rafael Oliveira (Gremio Prudente) – Scored the equaliser and controlled midfield play in the second half.
• Lucas Mendes (Gremio Prudente) – His solo goal sparked the fightback; constant threat on the flank.
• Tanabi’s No. 9 – Opened the scoring and was a handful all evening, finishing with a goal and an assist.

Table Impact

This result lifts Grêmio Prudente SP Youth into the upper half of the group standings, while Tanabi SP Youth remain in the middle of the pack. The resilience shown by the home side will give them confidence as the competition heads into its decisive phase. With both teams possessing attacking quality, their next matches promise further drama in the Brazilian Campeonato Paulista Youth.