Tie of Rio Claro’s team in the additions prevented the tricolor team from securing the place in the quarterfinals of the Paulista Championship
It ended the passage through Brasilia with Vaias and a draw 3-3 with, in a duel that had not happened since 1979. The tie of Rio Claro team in the additions prevented the tricolor team from securing the place in the quarterfinals of the Paulista Championship . Visitors, by the way, played better and it would not be unfair to end with the victory. Luis Zubeldía, questioned by fans, sent the holders to the field, except for goalkeeper Rafael. Luciano, returning from suspension, scored twice and took over the artillery of São Paulo in 2025, with four goals. Velo Club did with Slolas, Daniel Amorim and Jefferson Nem.
The São Paulo returns to the field on Sunday, by the King-Rei, at 6.30 pm, at Allianz Parque. Velo Clube faces Inter de Limeira, the same day. The two and Água Santa have six points each, but the Rio Claro team is out of the relegation zone for having better goal balance. Velo Clube did not care about Sao Paulo’s need to win again after two games. Like Inter de Limeira, coach Guilherme Alves set up a defensive line with five players, but who took advantage of the attack on the sides. The first finish of the game was from the Rio Claro team.
São Paulo had difficulties in the opponent area. When the pass came in, there was no definition. Throughout the first half, Calleri appeared more outside the area, in construction, than finishing, as Lucas Moura was erased. With the floor of the first stage, the spaces appeared more. At 24 minutes, Luciano tabulated with Enzo Díaz and hit the entrance of the area to open the scoring. Still, the balance continued.
São Paulo showed nervousness, with mistakes in the attack, failing to expand. Velo Club was not intimidated and answered. At 33 minutes, Leo Santos crossed from the left and found Siles. The midfielder surpassed Enzo Díaz’s marking and drew headlong. Packed, the Rio Claro team was not satisfied with the equality. Daniel Amorim received beautiful release and almost turned, forcing Jandrei to stretch to save.
It was in a long release that Sao Paulo took the opposing defense off guard. Calleri was better than Júlio Vaz in the dispute for the ball and passed to Luciano to score the second and put São Paulo ahead again. With three assists, the Argentine leads the statistics among the São Paulo of the season. The return to the second stage showed the maintenance of a brave Velo Club. Despite being among the last teams in the overall standings, the team demonstrated qualities and made the night São Paulo difficult.
São Paulo was apathetic and did not react to the high marking of Velo Clube. Coach Guilherme Alves took one of the three defenders and sent the team up. At 28 minutes, Daniel Amorim received at the entrance of the area and turned on the marking. Shirt 9 hit a beautiful kick to match again, with no chance for Jandrei.
The Velo Club was better, but took a cold water bath in 35 minutes. Patryck was released on the left and crossed to André Silva push into the net. After three minutes of analysis by VAR, to check possible impediment, the goal was confirmed. Jandrei saved Sao Paulo once more after a shot at the unlocked burning of Daniel Amorim. But the resilience of Velo Clube was relentless. The team won the draw for the third time in the game in additions, in Jefferson’s cross kick.
Technical file
Sao Paulo 3 x 3 Velo Club
Sao Paulo – Jandrei; Cédric (Ferraresi), Arboleda, Alan Franco and Enzo Díaz (Patryck); Pablo Maia (Bobadilla), Alisson, Lucas and Oscar; Luciano (Igor Vinícius) and Calleri (André Silva). Technician: Luis Zubeldía.
Velo Club – Pablo; Rafael Ribeiro, Júlio Vaz (Pedro Cacho) and Gabriel Mancha; Carlos Manuel, Leo Baiano, Pedro Favela (Lucas Duni), Silas (Vinícius Leite), Jefferson Nem and Leo Campos; Daniel Amorim. Technician: Guilherme Alves.
Goals – Luciano, at 24 and 43, and siles, at 33 of the first half; Daniel Amorim, at 28, André Silva, at 35, and Jefferson Nem, at 46 of the second half.
Referee – Marianna Nanni Batalha (SP).
Yellow Cards – Enzo Díaz (São Paulo) and Rafael Ribeiro (Velo Club).
PUBLIC – Not disclosed.
Income – Not disclosed.
Location – Arena BRB Mané Garrincha, in Brasilia.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Fernando Dias
