English:
Sao Paulo Secures Victory in Hard-Fought Match in Caxias do Sul
In a tense and tactical encounter, Sao Paulo managed to overcome Juventude at the Estádio Alfredo Jaconi in Caxias do Sul. The match, corresponding to the 16th round of the Brazilian Serie A, was characterized by a strong midfield battle and a game with few clear scoring opportunities.
Juventude, with 37% possession, sought to surprise on the counter-attack, but their eight shots, none of which were on target, did not trouble the opposing goalkeeper. Sao Paulo, dominating possession with 63%, generated more danger with 16 shots, although only three found the target.
The score remained locked until the 85th minute, when Luciano, assisted by Marcos Antonio, finally managed to break the deadlock with a goal that gave Sao Paulo the victory. The match was marked by several yellow cards, with three for Juventude and two for Sao Paulo. The intensity of the game was reflected in the 14 fouls committed by Juventude and the 12 by Sao Paulo. Ultimately, the visiting team took all three points, leaving Juventude with the bitterness of defeat at home.
Substitutions juventude: at minute 46 Marcos Paulo came in and Abner went out., at minute 61 Gilberto came in and Matheus Babi went out., at minute 62 E. Batalla came in and Enio went out., at minute 68 Gabriel Veron came in and Gabriel Taliari went out., at minute 76 Mandaca came in and Nene went out.
Substitutions sao paulo: at minute 65 C. Soares came in and Rodriguinho went out., at minute 78 Andre Silva came in and Lucas Ferreira went out., at minute 88 Wendell came in and E. Diaz went out., at minute 88 Marcos Antonio came in and Pablo Maia went out., at minute 88 Alisson came in and Luan Silva went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Juventude
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