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Sao Paulo Dominates Paulista Derby with Resounding Victory
São Paulo, Brazil – In an electrifying match held at the MorumBIS, Sao Paulo defeated Corinthians with a victory that left little room for doubt. The Paulista derby, valid for matchday 15 of Serie A, saw Sao Paulo control the pace of the game, despite a slight inferiority in ball possession (48% compared to Corinthians’ 52%).
Luciano emerged as the star of the match, scoring a brace in the first half (minutes 32 and 35) that paved the way for his team’s victory. The first goal, assisted by Andre Silva, demonstrated Sao Paulo’s offensive capability, while the second, with a pass from Wendell, consolidated their dominance on the field.
Despite Corinthians’ greater possession, Sao Paulo generated a greater number of scoring opportunities, with 16 total shots, of which 3 were on target and 7 off target. Corinthians, on the other hand, could barely trouble the rival goal with 7 shots, of which only 2 were directed at the goal.
The match was marked by intensity, reflected in the 17 fouls committed by Sao Paulo and the 8 by Corinthians. Referee Anderson Daronco booked Alisson (Sao Paulo), Raniele (Corinthians), R. Garro (Corinthians), and G. Tapia (Sao Paulo). The victory consolidates Sao Paulo in the fight for the top spots in Serie A, while Corinthians will have to rethink their strategy for the upcoming matches.
Substitutions sao paulo: at minute 16 Oscar came in and Alisson went out., at minute 72 D. Bobadilla came in and Pablo Maia went out., at minute 72 Andre Silva came in and Ferreira went out., at minute 79 Luciano came in and G. Tapia went out., at minute 79 A. Franco came in and Sabino went out.
Substitutions corinthians: at minute 46 M. Depay came in and Gui Negao went out., at minute 46 J. Martinez came in and Raniele went out., at minute 46 F. Torres came in and Leo Mana went out., at minute 66 Matheus Bidu came in and F. Angileri went out., at minute 67 A. Carrillo came in and Talles Magno went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sao Paulo
Corinthians
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