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Sao Paulo edges out Novorizontino in tense Paulista Championship Quarter-final clash
Sao Paulo secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Novorizontino in a tense quarter-final match of the Paulista Championship held at the Morumbi stadium in Sao Paulo on March 3rd, 2025. Officiated by Edina Alves Batista, the match was marked by its intensity, particularly in the second half. Despite enjoying 67% possession, Sao Paulo struggled to create clear-cut chances, managing only 3 shots (none on target). Novorizontino, with 33% possession, posed a greater threat, registering 6 shots (2 on target), but failed to find the back of the net.
The game’s only goal arrived in the 63rd minute, courtesy of Jonathan Calleri, who finished off a fine assist from Lucas Moura. The tense nature of the match was highlighted by the disciplinary actions: Novorizontino’s Patrick received a yellow card in the 35th minute, while in the closing stages, Robson, Rafael Donato and Patrick Brey were shown yellow and red cards respectively for Novorizontino. Sao Paulo, in contrast, maintained better discipline, escaping without any bookings. Despite the disparity in possession and shots, Sao Paulo secured a narrow but crucial victory, advancing to the next round.
Substitutions novorizontino: at minute 46 Waguininho came in and Leo Natel went out., at minute 70 Marlon came in and Jean Irmer went out., at minute 70 Pablo Dyego came in and Patrick went out., at minute 83 Airton came in and Rodrigo Soares went out., at minute 83 Bruno Jose came in and Luis Oyama went out.
Substitutions sao paulo: at minute 80 Andre Silva came in and Jonathan Calleri went out., at minute 80 D. Bobadilla came in and Marcos Antonio went out., at minute 80 Wendell came in and E. Diaz went out., at minute 88 Ferreira came in and Oscar went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sao Paulo
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