Novorizontino Edges Mirassol, Sets Up São Paulo Clash in Paulistão Quarterfinals

The Novorizontino team defeated Mirassol 2-1 on Monday during the tenth round of the Campeonato Paulista, reports the official Paulistão coverage.

Waguinho and Pablo Dyego scored the decisive goals at Jorge Ismael Biasi stadium, while Iury Castilho netted Mirassol’s lone strike. This victory propels Novorizontino into the quarterfinals against São Paulo.

Novorizontino now holds second place in Group C with 15 points, securing their knockout stage spot. Meanwhile, Mirassol squandered their chance to advance despite occupying second in Group A with 16 points, five ahead of Botafogo-SP.

The result underscores Novorizontino’s resilience and shifts focus to their upcoming challenge. Next, Mirassol faces Red Bull Bragantino on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Nabi Abi Chedid stadium. Novorizontino takes on Botafogo-SP this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in Arena NicNet.

Both matches continue the Paulistão campaign, testing each squad’s depth. The match unfolded with intensity from the start. At 23 minutes, Danielzinho crossed accurately from the right, and Iury Castilho headed firmly past the goalkeeper. Mirassol led briefly, but Novorizontino fought back with purpose.

Then, at 27 minutes of the second half, Matheus Frizzo’s free kick found Waguinho, who nodded the ball into the net. The equalizer shifted momentum, and the crowd sensed a turning point.

Eight minutes later, Pablo Dyego struck from distance, firing into the top corner. This win highlights Novorizontino’s knack for seizing critical moments, a trait that could trouble São Paulo.

For Mirassol, the loss stings as they dominated early but faltered late. Businesses tracking the Paulistão note Novorizontino’s rise as a contender. With the quarterfinals looming, São Paulo awaits a determined Novorizontino side.

The matchup promises intrigue, given São Paulo’s pedigree and Novorizontino’s momentum. Fans and analysts eagerly anticipate the clash, set to shape the tournament’s next chapter.