In search of the fifth title in the Copinha, São Paulo is classified in advance in the 1st phase. This Tuesday (07/01), Tricolor defeated Picos, from Piauí, 7-0, passing the stage in group 11, where they are the leader.
The duel took place at the Zezinho Magalhães Stadium, in Jaú (SP). The goals were scored by Ryan Francisco (twice), Samuel, Tetê, Paulinho, Gustavo and Luiz Henrique.
With the triumph, São Paulo reached six points in two games. The next match will be on Friday (10/01), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), against XV de Jaú (SP). Tricolor’s opponent is also classified, with six points, and the duel is worth first place in the group.
São Paulo will have the advantage of a draw due to goal difference. Tricolor has a balance of +9, against a balance of +4 for XV de Jaú.
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São Paulo x Picos: how it was
With an overwhelming start to the game, São Paulo took a 3-0 lead in 11 minutes. At two, Paulinho crossed into the area and Ryan Francisco headed it. A minute later, it was Felipe’s turn to cross from the left and Samuel headed the ball into the goal.
2 GOALS IN LESS THAN 4 MINUTES 🤯
São Paulo is no joke, my friends! 😱😱 Tricolor STARTED THAT WAY, with a goal from Ryan and another from Samuel to warm up the game right at the beginning 🔥🥵
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At 11, Ryan Francisco got rid of two markers with a spectacular dribble and scored São Paulo’s third.
HOW TO EXPLAIN RYAN FRANCISCO? 🗣
Check out the 3rd goal of today’s game signed by São Paulo’s top scorer. 💎🤌
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São Paulo’s superiority was total in both stages. Four minutes into the second half, São Paulo scored the fourth with Tetê, who had come on at half-time. He took advantage of Raphinha’s cross from the right and shot first time.
São Paulo’s fifth came at 20. Paulinho headed into the net after a well-taken corner from the left. The sixth was with Gustavo, at 38, taking advantage of the space in the area.
Tricolor’s seventh came from a penalty, with Luiz Henrique, at 42. He took the penalty twice. In the first, he made a dig in the middle of the goal and was stopped by goalkeeper Vitor. However, Vitor stepped forward and the referee ordered the charge to be repeated. The second time, Luiz Henrique hit Vitor’s left firmly, closing the score.
