Sao Carlos U23 0-1 SC Paulinense U23
Brazilian Paulista Serie B – 28 June 2026, 02:00 local time

SC Paulinense U23 snatched a hard-fought 1-0 victory away to Sao Carlos U23 in the Brazilian Paulista Serie B, climbing up the standings with a disciplined defensive display. A solitary first-half goal proved enough to secure all three points on the road.

Tight contest decided by early strike

The match began at a high tempo, but clear chances were rare. Both under-23 sides showed tactical discipline, with midfield battles dominating the opening quarter. The deadlock was broken in the 32nd minute when Paulinense’s winger Felipe Costa cut inside from the left and unleashed a low drive that crept inside the near post, giving the home goalkeeper no chance.

Sao Carlos U23 responded positively, enjoying the majority of possession after the goal. However, they lacked a cutting edge in the final third, with several crosses failing to find a teammate and long-range efforts sailing wide. Paulinense’s backline, marshalled by centre-half Victor Maia, stood firm.

Second-half resistance

After the break, Sao Carlos pushed even harder for an equaliser, introducing fresh attacking legs. Paulinense dropped deep and relied on quick counter-attacks. The home side came closest in the 68th minute when a header from a corner was cleared off the line. As the clock ticked down, frustration crept into Sao Carlos’s play, and Paulinense managed the game professionally, seeing out the 1-0 win without major scares.

Key statistics

• Possession: Sao Carlos U23 58% – 42% SC Paulinense U23
• Shots on target: Sao Carlos 3 – 2 Paulinense
• Goal: Felipe Costa (32’)

The victory moves SC Paulinense U23 into the top four of the Paulista Serie B table, while Sao Carlos U23 remain in the lower half, needing to improve their finishing in upcoming fixtures.