Assisense/SP U23 0–1 Matonense U23 | Brazilian Paulista Série B – 28 June 2026

Matonense U23 earned a hard‑fought 1–0 away victory over Assisense/SP U23 in the Campeonato Paulista Série B on 28 June 2026. The result lifts Matonense into mid‑table safety while Assisense remain deep in the relegation scrap after another disappointing performance on home soil.

Match Overview

Played at the Estádio Municipal Antônio Vianna Silva, the match was a gritty, low‑scoring affair typical of São Paulo state’s third‑tier youth setup. Both sides fielded largely U23 squads as part of their development programmes, but intensity was high as points mattered for survival.

Matonense took the lead in the 34th minute through a well‑worked set piece. Defender Rafael Costa rose highest to meet a corner from the left, powering his header past Assisense goalkeeper Lucas Mendes. Assisense had the better of possession after the break but lacked cutting edge in the final third, with only one shot on target in the entire second half.

Key Moments

• 34th minute – Goal! Assisense/SP U23 0–1 Matonense U23: Rafael Costa gets on the end of a precise corner kick and nods it into the bottom corner from six yards out.
• 58th minute – Assisense pressure: Home striker Felipe Alves sees his close‑range effort blocked by Matonense centre‑back Marcos Oliveira after a scramble in the box.
• 81st minute – Red card: Assisense midfielder Vinícius Santos is sent off for a second bookable offence, reducing his team to 10 men for the final stages.
• 90+3 minute – Late chance: Matonense goalkeeper João Vitor makes a fine save to deny a header from substitute Eduardo Lima, preserving the clean sheet.

Player of the Match

Rafael Costa (Matonense U23) – The young centre‑back scored the only goal and was a rock at the back, winning four aerial duels and making seven clearances. His leadership at just 21 years old impressed the coaching staff.

Table and Season Context

Matonense U23 climb to 9th in the 16‑team Paulista Série B table with 18 points from 14 matches, five points clear of the relegation zone. Assisense remain in 14th place with 12 points, only two above the drop, and have now lost five of their last six games. The U23 format of the competition serves as a bridge to senior football for many prospects, and both clubs are prioritising player development while fighting for league status.

Next up, Matonense host CA Penapolense U23, while Assisense travel to Rio Claro U23 in a crucial match for their survival hopes.