In a surprising turn of events at the Nabi Abi Chedid stadium, Novorizontino secured a 2-1 victory against RB Bragantino on Friday. The match, part of the sixth round of the Paulista Championship, saw the visitors outperform their hosts.
Robson opened the scoring for Novorizontino with a penalty kick in the 24th minute. The referee awarded the spot-kick after Guzmán Rodríguez fouled Airton Moisés in the box. Henry Mosquera equalized for RB Bragantino just before halftime, capitalizing on a pass from Juninho Capixaba.
The second half proved decisive when Fabio Matheus netted the winning goal for Novorizontino. Pablo Dyego’s cross from the right flank found Matheus, who finished clinically in the 69th minute.
This result leaves RB Bragantino in a precarious position. They remain third in Group B with only four points from six matches. Their poor form continues with just one win in the competition so far. Portuguesa could overtake them in the standings pending Saturday’s results.
Novorizontino, on the other hand, continues to impress. They now sit second in Group C with nine points. The team has gone unbeaten in their last five matches, showcasing their resilience and tactical acumen.
Both teams face quick turnarounds for their next fixtures. RB Bragantino will travel to face Inter de Limeira on Tuesday. Novorizontino hosts Corinthians on Wednesday. These matches form part of the seventh round of the Paulista Championship.
This upset victory highlights the competitive nature of the Paulista Championship. It serves as a reminder that in football, form and determination can often trump reputation and resources.
