In a closely contested match in the Paulista U20 league, EC São Bernardo U20 faced off against Novorizontino U20. The match took place on July 31, 2026, and ended with Novorizontino clinching a narrow 1-0 victory. Both teams exhibited determination, but ultimately, it was Novorizontino's resilience that secured them the win, leaving São Bernardo searching for answers after the final whistle.