São Paulo confirmed on Tuesday (20) its place in the round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup. With authority, he won the Nautical 2-1 at the Afflicted Stadium and repeated the scoring of the outward game, played at Morumbis. With the result, the team from São Paulo closed the confrontation with aggregate of 4 to 2.
The advantage built at home did not diminish the momentum of Luis Zubeldía’s team. Three minutes into the game, Luciano opened the head scoring after a corner kick by James Rodríguez. The efficient beginning reassured the Tricolorthat began to control the match.
At 25 minutes of the first half, Marquinhos hit Cédric with a sole. After VAR review, the referee applied the direct red card. Shortly thereafter, Ferraresi overthrew Igor Fernandes with a cart, and Sao Paulo also got one player less. Numerical equality gave the Nautical, which advanced its lines and pressed, but found it difficult to turn the volume of play into clear finishes.
On the way back, the São Paulo It was again more effective. At 29 minutes, Enzo Díaz crossed in the area, Ryan finished, Muriel partially defended, and Rodriguinho took the rebound to mark the second of Tricolor.
Even with the disadvantage, the nautical followed looking for the goal. The insistence resulted in the 37th half, when Hélio Borges, after Rayan’s corner and deviation, scored in two times. The referee initially annulled the move, but VAR valid the goal after revision.
The Pernambuco team tried to press in the final minutes, but the São Paulo He remained compact and ensured victory away from home. Tricolor now awaits the CBF draw to meet his opponent in the round of 16.
