Match report
Novorizontino Defeats Paysandu 1-0 in Serie B Clash
Paysandu
0–1
FT
Novorizontino
Sep 23, 2025
Novorizontino emerged victorious against Paysandu in a tense contest played in the Brazilian Serie B. Rafael Donato's lone goal in the second half proved decisive as Novorizontino narrowly defeated their opponents, despite multiple setbacks and early substitutions that hampered both teams' formations.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Paysandu 0–1 Novorizontino
- • Rafael Donato scored the only goal of the game in the 89th minute for Novorizontino.
- • Fábio Matheus was shown both a yellow and red card early on, impacting Novorizontino's gameplay.
- • Paysandu had three players (Gustavo Nicola, Dudu Vieira, Rossi) receive yellow cards during the match.
Lineups
Paysandu
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 13 Matheus Nogueira (G)
- 35 Mauricio Antonio (D)
- 44 Thiago Heleno (D)
- 5 J. Novillo (D)
- 2 Edilson (M)
- 28 Leandro Vilela (M)
- 15 Dudu Vieira (M)
- 16 Reverson (M)
- 21 Bryan Borges (F)
- 10 Mauricio Garcez (F)
- 9 Diogo Oliveira (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Gabriel Mesquita
- 3 Y. Quintana
- 11 Marlon Douglas
- 18 Edinho
- 20 Denner
- 26 Wendel
- 30 Marcelinho
- 36 Gustavo Nicola
- 39 P. Goncalves
- 77 Rossi
- 43 Ramon Vinicius
- 99 Vinicius Faria
Novorizontino
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Airton (G)
- 2 Rodrigo Soares (D)
- 37 Cesar Martins (D)
- 4 Patrick (D)
- 77 Mayk (D)
- 6 Luis Oyama (M)
- 47 Fabio Matheus (M)
- 17 Bruno Jose (M)
- 25 Romulo (M)
- 10 Matheus Frizzo (M)
- 99 Nathan Fogaca (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Marcelo
- 3 Rafael Donato
- 7 Pablo Dyego
- 8 Willian Farias
- 9 Lucca
- 11 Robson
- 15 Tavinho
- 19 Leo Tocantins
- 20 Airton
- 22 O. Ruiz
- 88 Patrick Brey
Timeline
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?' Novorizontino Card · Yellow CardFábio Matheus
Argument
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?' Novorizontino Card · Red CardFábio Matheus
Argument
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10' Paysandu subst · Substitution 1Off: Leandro Vilela · On: Gustavo Nicola
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14' Paysandu Card · Yellow CardGustavo Nicola
Foul
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27' Paysandu Card · Yellow CardDudu Vieira
Foul
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39' Novorizontino Card · Yellow CardRômulo
Foul
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46' Novorizontino subst · Substitution 2Off: Matheus Frizzo · On: Robson
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46' Paysandu subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Novillo · On: Rossi
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46' Novorizontino subst · Substitution 1Off: Nathan Fogaca · On: Rafael Donato
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47' Paysandu Card · Yellow CardBryan
Foul
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53' Novorizontino Card · Yellow CardFábio Matheus
Foul
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54' Novorizontino Card · Yellow CardPatrick
Foul
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60' Novorizontino subst · Substitution 3Off: Fábio Matheus · On: Willian Farias
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70' Novorizontino subst · Substitution 4Off: César · On: Ó. Ruíz
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73' Paysandu Card · Yellow CardRossi
Argument
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77' Paysandu Var · Goal cancelledGarcez
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83' Novorizontino subst · Substitution 5Off: Rômulo · On: Tavinho
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88' Paysandu subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: Wendel
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89' Novorizontino Goal · Normal GoalRafael Donato · Assist: Patrick
Match Stats
| Stat | Paysandu | Novorizontino |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 69% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 17 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 343 | 295 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 4 |
| xG | 0.55 | 2.14 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 6 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 248 | 203 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 12 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The dismissal of Fábio Matheus early in the game turned the tide for Novorizontino as they were able to manage their resources better despite playing with 10 men.
- ▸ Paysandu had a goal disallowed by VAR in the 77th minute, which could have changed the course of the match.