It was Santos’ seventh consecutive game without a win; this season, only eight matches were played
While Juan Pablo Vojvoda finds himself increasingly under pressure in charge of Santos, Hernán Crespo gains momentum at São Paulo by showing the ability to change an adverse scenario and find solutions to seek a 1-1 draw, in a classic played this Wednesday, 4th, at Vila Belmiro, in the second round of the Brazilian Championship.
It was Santos’ seventh straight game without a win. This season, only eight matches were played. Vojvoda’s future is in question.
O São Paulo reaches four points in the Brasileirão, while Santos adds its first point in the national tournament. The tricolor team returns to the field next Saturday, 7th, at 8:30 pm, to face Primavera de Indaiatuba, at MorumBis, for the Campeonato Paulista. The Santos team will duel with Noroeste on Sunday, at 4pm, in Bauru, in a direct fight against the sticking.
How was the game?
In a game with a lot of foul play and little inspiration, Santos and São Paulo created chances to score more goals.
The home team started better than São Paulo and created more offensive alternatives. The visitors, by repeating the formation of three defenders, prioritized a more rhythmic game, but had difficulties leaving the field behind. Little by little, São Paulo managed to balance the classic a little more. Both teams had some danger, but the goal didn’t seem close.
At 50, Frías shot from distance, Rafael rebounded and his namesake Zé Rafael scored inside the penalty area to put Santos in front. The game continued to be very physical in the second half, with strong tackles that could be booked. São Paulo was more willing and insisted on seeking a draw, especially after the tactical changes made by Crespo.
The Argentine pulled out a defender to put Lucas Moura on the field. It was his cross, coming from the right side, that found Calleri ready to head and leave everything equal on Vila’s score, at 21. Santos were unable to find their footing in the second half. The match, previously truncated, became more open, with haste and speed plays from both teams. Despite the symptoms of more goals, the final result was 1-1.
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