Tricolor opened the scoring with Luciano, Julimar equalized, but André Silva guaranteed the home team’s victory at Morumbi; sixth placed, Zubeldía’s team has a ten point advantage over Cruzeiro, seventh
O won 2-1 this Saturday (9), in , in a match valid for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The São Paulo team opened the scoring with Luciano, saw Julimar equalize for the Paraná team, but secured the victory in the final minutes, with a goal from André Silva, after an assist from Jamal Lewis. The game marked São Paulo’s return to Morumbi after 45 days, a period in which the stadium was used for concerts. Coach Luis Zubeldía played improvised defender Sabino on the left flank, given the absence of full-backs Welington and Patryck. Although Sabino struggled defensively, Tricolor explored more on the right side, where Lucas Moura stood out and was decisive in creating the first goal.
São Paulo maintained control over the ball and pressed from the start, but had difficulty converting control into effective shots. Lucas crossed for Luciano to open the scoring with a header, and Athletico responded with a goal from Julimar, also with a header, following a corner by Bruno Zapelli. In the final stretch, Zubeldía promoted changes that proved decisive. Liziero, who came on in the first half, crossed for Jamal Lewis to deflect, and André Silva completed it into the net, ensuring São Paulo’s victory.
With the result, São Paulo reached 57 points, consolidating itself in sixth place (the top six are guaranteed a place in next year’s Libertadores) and opening up an advantage over Cruzeiro, in seventh. Furacão, in turn, remains in 18th place, in the relegation zone, with 34 points. Tricolor’s next match will be against Red Bull Bragantino, on the 20th, while Athletico will face Atlético-MG next Saturday (16).
Published by Felipe Dantas
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