Fortaleza beats Sao Paulo, stays in G4 and maintains unbeaten record in Castelao

In a festive atmosphere in Castelao, Fortaleza did its duty and beat Sao Paulo 1-0, in the twentieth round of the Brazilian League. Renato Kaiser opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half to secure the win for Leão do Besse. The win keeps Ceara in Group D with 36 points, while Tricolor of Sao Paulo stays with 32 points but drops to seventh.

In the 21st round, Tricolor from São Paulo will host Flamengo, on Saturday (3), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Morumbes stadium. During the week, Zubeldia’s men will host Goias, at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), also in Morumbes, in the round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup. Leão do Pese, in turn, will face Cruzeiro, on Monday (5), at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Kleber Andrade stadium, in Cariasica.

Fortaleza still in the fourth category of the Brazilian championship – Photo: Leonardo Moreira/Fortaleza EC

lightning target

In the first minute of the match, Fortaleza launched a counterattack and surprised the opponent. Breno Lopez beat Igor Vinicius in the race and fell in the area. Referee Davi de Oliveira Lacerda awarded a penalty kick. In the attack, Renato Kaiser passed Rafael and opened the scoring.

Save the wall

After a corner kick by Wellington Rato, Sao Paulo had the chance to equalize with three consecutive shots. However, Juan Alan Franco and Ferrarisi were unable to break through Leão’s block, which ended with a good save from goalkeeper João Ricardo.

Not worth

On a counterattack, the visitors had a numerical advantage. Nestor opened the scoring for Wellington Rato, who finished off a good save by Joao Ricardo. On the rebound, Calleri scored and left things as they were, but the referee flagged offside and disallowed the goal. The home side had chances in the first half but Breno Lopes was unable to take the lead.

No direction

Sao Paulo’s defensive system struggled to contain the opposition’s attacking advances. In another good Leao connection, Kocevic found himself alone in the middle of the defence, but headed wide in the second half.

ball on the crossbar

In Sao Paulo’s best chance of the match, Wellington Rato took a corner kick inside the area, and on the rebound Bobadilla fired a shot straight at goal that hit the crossbar.

plastic toys

On the one hand, if the visitors hit the crossbar, the home team was not left behind. Hercules received it from the right and put in a good individual play. Thus, the player finished off a shot that hit Rafael’s left post. On the rebound, Renato Kaiser did not take advantage of the opportunity.

Another one on the beam

Sao Paulo did their best to find an equaliser and hit the post again. Luiz Gustavo fired a shot wide and it hit Joao Ricardo’s left post.

Try not allowed

In another quick counter-attack by Leao de Bessie, the ball reached Moises who exchanged passes with Rafael and they scored into the net. However, after assistance from VAR, the referee disallowed the goal for handball during play. Hercules, who was already on the bench, was then sent off.

Finally, Sao Paulo fought until the end to try to get a draw, but Ceara maintained their unbeaten record in the Castelao, with seven wins and three draws.

Fortaleza 1 x 0 Sao Paulo

Brazilian Championship – Round 20

local: Castelao, Fortaleza (CE)

date and time: 07/27/2024 9:30 PM (Brasilia Time)

Objectives: Renato Kaiser (3’/1st quarter) (1-0)

power: Joao Ricardo; Britez, Kocevic, Cardona and Bruno Pacheco; Matheus Roseto and Hercules (Kervin Andrade 27’/2°T) and Lucas Sacha (Pedro Augusto 37’/2°T); Marinho (Yago Pikachu 37’/2°T), Bruno Lopes (Moises 20’/2°T) and Renato Kaiser (Lucero 27’/2°T). Technical: Juan Pablo Vojvoda.

Sao Paulo: Rafael; Igor Vinicius, Ferrarisi, Allan Franco and Wellington; Luiz Gustavo and Bobadilla (Lizeiro 27’/2′ C) and Rodrigo Nestor (Ferreira 12’/2′ C); Wellington Rato (Eric 27’/2′ C), Juan (Luciano 12’/2′ C) and Calleri. Technical: Zubeldia.

to rule: Davi de Oliveira Lacerda (Spain)

Assistants: Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Correa (RJ) and Douglas Bagong (ES)

Video Assistant Referee: Igor Junio ​​Benevento de Oliveira (MG)

Yellow cards: Brittez, Hercules, Kervin Andrade (FOR) / Luciano, Zubeldia, Bobadilla, Wellington and Rafinha (SP)

Red cards: Hercules

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