São Paulo maintained their unbeaten streak beneath coach Luis Zubeldía by defeating Fluminense 2-1 at Morumbi.
Within the sixth spherical of the Brazilian Championship, Fluminense’s Keno scored first. Nevertheless, São Paulo’s Bobadilla and Arboleda secured the win.
This victory was essential for a number of causes. São Paulo has now gained 5 out of six matches with Zubeldía. This win marked Zubeldía’s first residence victory.
It introduced São Paulo to 9 factors, inserting them fifth within the league standings. Fluminense missed an opportunity to depart the relegation zone, remaining in a tough place.
Subsequent, São Paulo will face Barcelona de Guayaquil within the Libertadores group stage. Fluminense will play Cerro Porteño at Maracanã on the identical day.
São Paulo Triumphs Over Fluminense with Comeback Victory. (Photograph Web replica)
São Paulo dominated the primary half. At quarter-hour, Rodrigo Nestor pressured a save from Fluminense’s goalkeeper, Fábio.
Shortly after, Bobadilla missed an opportunity from a nook kick. At 19 minutes, Juan missed two clear possibilities, irritating the house followers.
Regardless of a number of alternatives, São Paulo couldn’t rating and was punished at 29 minutes.
Fluminense’s Kauã Elias arrange Keno, whose shot deflected off Igor Vinícius and went into the web.
Fluminense’s lead was short-lived. At 32 minutes, Fábio’s mistake allowed Juan to arrange Bobadilla for a straightforward equalizer.
São Paulo Triumphs Over Fluminense with Comeback Victory
Juan had one other probability earlier than halftime however dealt with the ball, nullifying the play.
Fluminense made adjustments, bringing in John Kennedy and Felipe Andrade for a extra offensive setup.
They practically retook the lead at 9 minutes, however Arias’s shot went over the bar.
São Paulo additionally made substitutions, together with Erick, Rodriguinho, and Galoppo, which proved decisive.
They thought that they had scored by means of Luciano at 24 minutes, however VAR disallowed it for a foul.
Nevertheless, persistence paid off. At 39 minutes, Arboleda scored from a nook to safe the win.
Match Abstract
São Paulo: Rafael; Igor Vinícius, Arboleda, Alan Franco, Patryck; Alisson, Bobadilla, Nestor; Luciano, André Silva, Juan. Coach: Luis Zubeldía.
Fluminense: Fábio; Marquinhos, Manoel, Antonio Carlos, Diogo Barbosa; Martinelli, Alexsander, Lima; Jhon Arias, Keno, Kauã Elias. Coach: Fernando Diniz.
