English
Portuguesa Edges Out Noroeste in Tight Encounter in Bauru
Portuguesa secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Noroeste in a closely fought match at Estádio Dr. Alfredo de Castilho in Bauru, São Paulo, on February 23rd, 2025. The game, part of Round 12 of the Paulista A1 Championship’s regular season, saw Noroeste take an early lead with a goal from Felipe Rodrigues in the 5th minute. However, Portuguesa, enjoying 63% possession, equalized through Rildo (assisted by Taua) in the 26th minute. Portuguesa’s greater possession and shots on target (3 to 2) ultimately proved decisive, although the game remained competitive until the final whistle. Both teams had a similar number of total shots, but Portuguesa displayed better accuracy. Noroeste, despite the loss, put up a strong fight.
Substitutions portuguesa: at minute 45 Pedro Henrique came in and Lucas Hipolito went out., at minute 59 Denis came in and Barba went out., at minute 60 Everton came in and Maceio went out., at minute 70 Guilherme Portuga came in and Jaja went out., at minute 71 Mauricio came in and Robson went out.
Substitutions noroeste: at minute 61 Leo Costa came in and Matheus Blade went out., at minute 82 DG came in and Luiz Thiago went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Noroeste
class=”wg_loader”>
