Cuiabá beats Sao Paulo in a thrilling match
Cuiabá secured a vital victory over Sao Paulo at the Arena Pantanal, with a final score of 2-0. The match was marked by intensity and a struggle in midfield, with both teams showing dynamic play and seeking victory from the outset.
Cuiabá opened the scoring early in the 4th minute with a goal from I. Pitta. The goal was a clear reflection of the high pressure and speed that the home team imposed in the first half. The second goal came in the 43rd minute, courtesy of Clayson, who took advantage of an assist from Lucas Fernandes to increase the lead.
Sao Paulo, despite having more possession of the ball, was unable to find the way to goal. The visiting team was affected by a lack of accuracy in the final pass and Cuiabá’s solid defense.
The match was marked by some yellow cards. Lucas Fernandes (Cuiabá) and Lucas Moura (Sao Paulo) were booked in the first half, while Robert Arboleda (Sao Paulo) and Matheus Alexandre (Cuiabá) received yellow cards in the second half.
With this victory, Cuiabá consolidates its position in the standings, while Sao Paulo will have to work to recover ground.
Substitutions sao paulo: at minute 63 Rodrigo Nestor came in and D. Bobadilla went out., at minute 63 William Gomes came in and Wellington Rato went out., at minute 63 Igor Vinicius came in and Rafinha went out., at minute 63 Liziero came in and J. Lewis went out.
Substitutions cuiaba: at minute 64 Denilson Alves came in and Gustavo Sauer went out., at minute 64 Jonathan Cafu came in and Lucas Fernandes went out., at minute 73 Andre Luis came in and Clayson went out., at minute 90 Lucas Mineiro came in and I. Pitta went out., at minute 90 Guilherme Madruga came in and Fernando Sobral went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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