Tricolor team reached 13 points and surpassed Palmeiras, who remained with ten, after losing to Vasco, in Rio
In the debut of coach Roger Machado, São Paulo took the lead in the Brazilian Championship, this Thursday (12), by defeating Chapecoense, 2-0, at Canindéin a duel valid for the fifth round. THE tricolor team reached 13 points and surpassed Palmeiras, which remained with ten, after losing to Vasco, in Rio. Chapecó’s team is in the middle of the table, with five games and only four matches played.
São Paulo imposed itself from the opening whistle. Despite the pressure suffered, the Chapecoense was very objectiveby managing to organize his plays and take the ball into the São Paulo area. In the 27th minute, the first goal chance of the game came from Bobadilla, who ended up blocking the shot. At 36, it was Lucas Ramon’s turn to try to open the score, but Léo Oliveira made a good save.
The move encouraged São Paulo, which set a greater pace. At 39, Léo Oliveira made a good save again, this time on a header from Luciano. The pressure was great and Calleri, at 47, also had a header saved by the Santa Catarina goalkeeper.
São Paulo returned more aggressive for the second half and soon had success. At two minutes, Marcos Antonio made a great throw from behind the defense to Luciano, who headed it home: 1-0. It was the striker’s 106th goal with the São Paulo shirt. He became the 17th highest scorer in the club’s history
At a disadvantage, Chapecoense went on the attack and left space for São Paulo, who did not waste the opportunity. THEAt 14, Calleri joined the tricolor team. São Paulo’s dominance was total to the delight of the stands. Bobadilla had two chances and hit two ‘bombs’, one of which hit the post.
The game was calm and controlled by São Paulo. At 31 minutes, during the hydration stop, one of Canindé’s lighting towers went out. At 35, the light came back. In the final minutes, São Paulo slowed down, while the brave Chapecoense tried to reduce the loss, but was unsuccessful.
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