Campeonato Paulista A2: CA Votuporanguense SP 3-0 Ituano SP CA Votuporanguense SP produced a stunning performance to thrash Ituano SP 3-0 in a Brazilian Campeonato Paulista A2 fixture on March 15, 2026. The comprehensive victory at the Estádio Municipal Dr. Plínio Marin marks a statement win for Votuporanguense in their quest for promotion, while dealing a severe blow to Ituano's own aspirations in the state's second division. The home side set the tempo early, scoring a well-worked team goal within the first twenty minutes to settle any nerves. They doubled their lead just before halftime from a set-piece, giving them a commanding position. Ituano, expected to offer more resistance, was utterly subdued, and Votuporanguense put the result beyond any doubt with a third goal midway through the second half to cap off a dominant display. Key moments included Votuporanguense's early opener, which allowed them to play with confidence and control the midfield battle. The second goal, a powerful header from a corner, broke Ituano's spirit. The visitors failed to register a single shot on target of real note, a testament to Votuporanguense's defensive organization. The standout performance came from the Votuporanguense attacking midfielder, who was involved in two of the three goals and dictated play throughout. This result propels Votuporanguense up the Paulista A2 table, firmly placing them in the promotion conversation. For Ituano, a club with recent top-flight experience, this heavy defeat is a major setback and leaves them with significant ground to make up in the remaining matches of the season. The Votuporanguense manager hailed the performance as the team's best of the season, praising the collective effort and tactical execution. The Ituano coach was blunt in his assessment, calling the display "unacceptable" and demanding an immediate response from his players.