With the setback, Hernán Crespo’s team remains in 7th position, with 35 points, while the Northeast team rises to 11th, with 31
It was defeated 2-0 by the night of Monday (29), at Morumbi stadium, for the 25th round of. The result expanded the tricolor crisis, which reached the fourth consecutive defeat – two for LDU, one for Santos and now for Ceará. With the setback, Hernán Crespo’s team remains in 7th position, with 35 points, while Ceará rises to 11th with 31.
Faced with only 12,000 fans, the lowest audience of the stadium, São Paulo performed apathetic and uncomposed performance, creating chances only in individual bids. Ceará, led by Leo Condé, showed more organization and efficiency, ensuring the victory with a goal by Pedro Henrique, who entered the second half and took advantage of the tricolor defense.
The scenario aggravated the pressure climate after eliminating the Libertadores and the fans against the board and the medical department, the target of criticism for the high number of injured athletes. During the game, Rafael Tolói left the field with muscle pain, increasing the list of embezzlement. Despite some attempts at reaction, such as Ferreirinha’s kick in the post, São Paulo could not turn the offensive volume into goals. Already Ceará, solid in defense and efficient in counterattacks, still wasted a clear chance with Pedro Raul in the final minutes.
Tricolor returns to the field on Thursday (2), at 19:30, against Fortaleza, in Castelão. Suspended by the accumulation of cards, Arboleda will be embezzled. On the same day, Ceará faces Vitória in Salvador.
*With information from Estadão Content
