# Independente wins Campeonato Paulista Sub-23 title

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/campeonato-paulista-sub-23-final
> Updated: 2026-08-18T12:20:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

The Campeonato Paulista Sub-23 Segunda Divisão (Bezinha) final concluded with Independente de Limeira securing the title through a dramatic comeback against América de Rio Preto.

After losing the first leg 2-0 at Estádio Benedito Teixeira, Independente overturned the deficit in the second leg at Pradão stadium. Although América-SP’s Édipo scored to potentially extend their aggregate lead, Independente responded with two late goals. Hiago Ramiro converted a penalty in the 44th minute, and Isaac Nilton scored the decisive goal in the 46th minute, resulting in a 4-1 match victory and a 4-3 aggregate win.

Following the championship, Independente dominated the tournament’s official ideal selection announced in Campinas. Based on votes from captains and coaches, Independente secured six spots in the lineup, including goalkeeper Jonathan, Filipe Ferreira, Bruno Calegari, and Kauan Baixola. Manager Tiago Miguel was named best coach, and Hiago Ramiro—the tournament’s top scorer with 12 goals—was voted the star player. Other selections included Kenzo (Independente) and Zé Luiz (América) in defense, alongside midfielders Chico (América) and Hiago Ramiro, and an attacking trio of Édipo (América), Salomão (Itaquaquecetuba), and Gustavinho (Itaquaquecetuba). Aislan from América received the breakthrough player award.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Independente de Limeira dominates Paulista Sub-23 selection

Champion Independente de Limeira dominated the Campeonato Paulista Sub-23 Segunda Divisão ideal selection, claiming six players and the best coach award.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independente-de-limeira-dominates-paulista-sub-23-selection

### 2026-08-16: Independente wins Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão title

Independente won the Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão title, defeating América-SP 4-1 in the final to overturn a first-leg deficit and secure a 4-3 aggregate victory.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independente-wins-campeonato-paulista-segunda-diviso-title

### 2026-08-10: América de Rio Preto leads Independente 2-0 in Paulista Sub-23 final

América de Rio Preto defeated Independente de Limeira 2-0 in the first leg of the Campeonato Paulista Sub-23 final, taking a commanding lead into the second leg.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amrica-de-rio-preto-leads-independente-2-0-in-paulista-sub-23-final

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