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Santo André eliminated from Copa Paulista after 10-point ban

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2026-08-18 20:08 UTC → 2026-08-21 17:56 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Santo André eliminated from Copa Paulista ~~campaign~~ after 10-point ban

In the Copa Paulista competition, Santo André transitioned from a winless start to securing a position in the playoff round. Following an early August match against São José, Santo André achieved a 1-0 victory over São Caetano with a goal by Pato, which mathematically eliminated São Caetano from the tournament. ~~Despite~~ However, the ~~on-field success, Santo André faces potential disciplinary proceedings from~~ club’s campaign ended due to a ruling by the São Paulo Sports Justice Court ~~(TJD).~~ (TJD-SP). The ~~club has been denounced for~~ court imposed a 10-point deduction following the “alleged irregular fielding of attacker Alexiel,” ~~who reportedly played~~ striker Alexiel Gonçalves dos Santos. Investigations confirmed that Alexiel participated in ~~three matches~~ a 0-0 draw against São Caetano on July 26 and a 1-0 victory over São José on August 2 before his registration was officially ~~published~~ formalized in the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Daily Information Bulletin on August 10. ~~If found guilty,~~ The penalty, applied under Article 214 of the ~~club faces fines~~ Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD), reduced Santo André from seven points to -3 points. This deduction mathematically eliminated the team from the competition and ~~possible point deductions.~~ allowed São Caetano to move up to third place in Group 4. While the club expressed regret, they have not confirmed whether they will file an appeal.

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