Noroeste secured a 2:1 victory over Piracicaba in the Copa Paulista Group 4 fixture on Saturday, 9 August 2026. The hosts took the lead in the thirty-fifth minute and added a late goal in the ninety-third minute to seal the result. Piracicaba have now lost this encounter after their earlier draw.
The match statistics show Noroeste controlled the tempo with 54 per cent possession against 46 per cent for the visitors. They registered five shots on target compared to just one for Piracicaba, who managed six shots off target. Noroeste also drew more free kicks, 24 to 22, and committed fewer offsides, seven against three.
Piracicaba earned more corners, six to two, and collected three yellow cards against Noroeste's one. Both sides recorded 90 attacks and zero goal kicks throughout the contest. The visitors turned the ball over less frequently with 21 throw-ins compared to 24 for the hosts.
The two clubs met earlier this month on 1 August, when they played out a 1:1 draw. Noroeste's recent form includes a 2:2 result against Uniao Sao Joao and a 0:2 defeat to Comercial. Piracicaba's last outing before this match ended goalless against Uniao Sao Joao on 22 July.
The result leaves Noroeste with momentum after a string of mixed results. They drew 3:3 with Primavera SP back in February and suffered a 1:2 loss to Santos. This victory gives them a narrow advantage in the group standings.