Tricolor defeated rival 2-0; The next commitment of the team from São Paulo is scheduled for this Saturday (26), against Ceará, at Arena Castelão
Assumed the leadership of group D from. The tricolor team won three more points by beating the 2-0 at the Tigo La Huerta stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, on Wednesday night (23). São Paulo’s next commitment is against Ceará, at Arena Castelão, Saturday (26), at 18:30, for the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship. Then the team receives the Nautical, next week, in the duel for the third phase of.
Check out the game
The match showed a tune between cast and Luis Zubeldía. The team had good posture since the beginning of the match, pressing the opponent. The Argentine still got it right when he had to make changes, especially with the entrance of Lucas Ferreira, who shone in the game.
The team, still with three defenders, had changes in attack. Ferreirinha appeared more centralized, close to André Silva. The midfield volume caused São Paulo to dominate the actions in the first stage. At 15 minutes, came the clearest chance. André Silva received inside the small area with the goal open, but kicked over.
Even playing at home, Libertad had reactive stance. The Paraguayan team only managed to reach São Paulo errors on the ball. In one throw, Cédric went wrong and handed the ball to Melgarejo, who tabulated with veteran Cardozo and scared the São Paulo.
Zubeldía returned from the interval willing to be more offensive. It was enough not to miss the defense so as not to be attacked. Thus, Cédric left for the entrance of the boy Lucas Ferreira. It was from the boy’s feet that the score was opened. In a quick transition, André Silva opened on the right to shirt 48. The boy carried, broke into the area and hit the goalkeeper’s legs. It was Lucas Ferreira’s first goal as a professional.
The cold water bath came shortly after. After Libertad’s corner, Wendell intercepted the ball with his arm open inside the area. Referee Cristián Garay took almost five minutes to go to VAR and certify a penalty.
In the collection was Melgarejo, Libertad’s top scorer of the season, with seven goals. The shirt 10, however, did not take distance and hit straight into the crossbar, to the relief of goalkeeper Rafael.
Sao Paulo maintained good tactical posture. Even seeking the attack, the front players also fulfilled marking function. Wendell failed again and gave Melgarejo a new chance, who hit the area. Rafael saved Sao Paulo from the draw.
Shortly thereafter, it was the turn of the São Paulo to kill the game. Again in a quick transition, Lucas Ferreira advanced and left to Ferraresi cross. André Silva jumped and, with an almanac header, expanded. Sao Paulo still made the third, with Luciano, but was properly marked the impediment.
Technical file
Libertad 0 x 2 Sao Paulo
Libertad – Rodrigo Morínigo; Martín Cáceres, Diego Viera, Néstor Giménez and Mathías Espinoza; Marcelo Fernández (Adrián Alcaraz), Hernesto Caballero, Álvaro Campuzano and Lorenzo Melgarejo; Iván Franco (Alexis Fretes) and Óscar Cardozo (Gustavo Aguilar). Technician: Sergio Aquino.
Sao Paulo – Rafael; Ferraresi, Alan Franco and Ruan; Cédric (Lucas Ferreira), Alisson, Marcos Antônio (Bobadilla) and Wendel (Enzo Díaz); Matheus Alves (Luciano), Ferreirinha (Sabino) and André Silva. Technician: Luis Zubeldía.
Goals – Lucas Ferreira, at 16, and André Silva, 37 minutes into the second half.
Yellow Cards – Melgarejo and Caballero (Libertad); Marcos Antônio and André Silva (Sao Paulo).
Referee – Cristián Garay (Chi).
Income and public – not available.
Location – Tigo La Huerta Stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Nátaly Tenório
