On the evening of February 18, the 11th round of the Paulistão A2 Rivalo 2026 delivered balanced results, including a draw between São José and Ferroviária, and wins for Votuporanguense, Sertãozinho, and Água Santa against direct rivals. Ituano suffered its first loss at the top, while São Bento remains at the bottom.
The 11th round of the Paulistão A2 Rivalo 2026, played on February 18, featured intense clashes in the interior of São Paulo. In the match between São José and Ferroviária, the game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Albano scoring at the 7th minute for the visitors and Thomaz equalizing at the 37th for the hosts. Ferroviária held 3rd place with 21 points, while São José stayed 4th with 18 points. In the second half, São José played with one less player after a red card but withstood Ferroviária's pressure, which hit the post with Denilson at the 38th minute.
In Votuporanga, Votuporanguense beat São Bento 3-1 at Arena Plínio Marin. Rodolfo opened the scoring from a penalty at the 7th minute, Luiz Thiago headed the second early in the second half after goalkeeper Vagner's red card, and Hugo sealed the win. Casagrande pulled one back for São Bento. Votuporanguense rose to 5th with 18 points, sinking São Bento to the bottom with just 1 point.
Sertãozinho defeated Juventus 1-0 at Estádio Frederico Dalmaso, with Marco heading in the winner at the 15th minute of the second half, though the defender was sent off shortly after for a second yellow. A Juventus goal was disallowed for offside early on. Sertãozinho reached 7th with 16 points, while Juventus remained 11th with 13.
At Estádio Municipal Dr. Novelli Junior in Itu, Água Santa upset league leaders Ituano 1-0, with Alisson scoring in stoppage time off a deflected free kick. Água Santa's Michel was red-carded at the 42nd minute but held firm. Ituano, with 24 points, endured their first loss, as Água Santa climbed to 2nd with 22 points.
The matches were broadcast on the Metrópoles Esportes YouTube channel. Teams return to action over the weekend for the 12th round.
