Sao Paulo edges past Flamengo in a tight encounter
Sao Paulo secured a narrow victory over Flamengo in a tense and eventful match.
The first half was a tight affair, with both teams battling for control. Sao Paulo enjoyed more possession (59%), but Flamengo created more chances with their eight shots, although none on target.
The game was unlocked in the 61st minute when Jonathan Calleri scored the only goal of the match, assisted by Wellington Rato.
In the closing stages, Flamengo pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but Sao Paulo held on to claim the three points.
The match was marred by numerous yellow cards, with a total of four for Sao Paulo and five for Flamengo.
Match statistics:
* Sao Paulo: 59% possession, 15 shots (3 on target, 9 off target), 8 corners, 10 fouls, 1 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Flamengo: 41% possession, 8 shots (0 on target, 5 off target), 3 corners, 13 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Key events:
* Minute 33: Wellington Rato (Sao Paulo) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 41: L. Zubeldia (Sao Paulo) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 61: Jonathan Calleri (Sao Paulo) scores the winning goal.
* Minute 70: Matheus Goncalves (Flamengo) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 74: David Luiz (Flamengo) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 79: Bruno Henrique (Flamengo) receives a yellow card.
The win leaves Sao Paulo in a good position in the league table, while Flamengo will need to recover ground in the coming weeks.
Substitutions flamengo: at minute 46 Gerson came in and Bruno Henrique went out., at minute 63 Ayrton Lucas came in and Allan went out., at minute 63 G. de Arrascaeta came in and Carlinhos went out., at minute 75 Lorran came in and Matheus Goncalves went out., at minute 75 Victor Hugo came in and M. Vina went out.
Substitutions sao paulo: at minute 75 Liziero came in and D. Bobadilla went out., at minute 86 Rodrigo Nestor came in and Ferreirinha went out., at minute 86 Michel Araujo came in and Wellington Rato went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sao Paulo
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