Paulista 1, Red Bull Bragantino 2

SAO PAULO (Interstat) — In a chaotic and ill-tempered Carioca Série A season opener, RB Bragantino edged a nine-man Paulista side 2-1 on Wednesday night, with the decisive goal arriving deep into second-half stoppage time. The match, played before a sparse crowd at Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques, was defined more by its 13 yellow cards and two red cards than by its fleeting moments of quality, culminating in a dramatic winner from Isidro Pitta in the 92nd minute to secure the points for the hosts. The game’s narrative was set early, with referee discipline dominating the first hour. Paulista’s… Read more...