Calleri scores after academy gem's brilliance, defence falters in loss | OneFootball

In a thrilling match at Morumbi on Wednesday night (21), São Paulo's defense made too many mistakes and caused the team to lose 3-2 to Portuguesa in the 4th round of the Paulistão. Calleri, after missing an unbelievable goal, redeemed himself with two at the end of the match, but could not prevent the defeat. For one of them, he received a masterful pass from the talented Pedro Ferreira, a gem from the Tricolor youth academy. See the ratings and evaluations:

Rafael – 5.5 – Had nothing to do until the 40th minute of the first half, when he made a beautiful save on a long shot, sending it out for a corner. In the next play, he performed another miracle, saving João Vitor's shot from the edge of the Tricolor area in the top corner. With the defense totally disorganized at the end, he made another save, but on the rebound, let the ball through his legs.

Cédric – 4.5 – Missed everything he tried in attack in the first half, as usual. At least he didn't leave gaps in defense, except at the end when he played a dangerous back pass to Rafael. Was subbed off at the end for Tapia.

DISAPPOINTMENT: Rafael Tolói – 4.0 – The defender made his season debut. Solid first half with good defensive interceptions. Failed to anticipate on Lusa's goal in the second half. Missed many passes.

Dória – 5.5 – Another debut, actually a re-debut for the club. Showed quality in building from the back and made crucial clearances for the Tricolor defense. Also dangerous in aerial plays in attack. Among so many defensive errors, he was the most clear-headed.

Nicolas – 5.0 – Given another chance as a starter. Showing more personality with each game, gaining defensive consistency. Was having a solid match until he committed a penalty at the end.

Pablo Maia – 5.5 – Took a good shot to the corner at the end of the first half, forcing a save from the Portuguesa goalkeeper. Missed only one pass in the match and did well in ball duels. Replaced by Bobadilla at 12’ in the second half.

Negrucci – 5.0 – Cotia academy product, got another chance in midfield. Had a reasonable first half, but with some passing errors, and was replaced by Marcos Antônio at halftime.

Lucas – 5.5 – Got a yellow card early on for a hard foul. Below par in the first half, but managed some good link-ups, trying to create chances. Substituted by Luciano in the second half at Morumbi.

Lucca – 6.0 – At 14’, headed a weak ball into the goalkeeper’s hands. Broke free well on the right at 24’, entered the box and shot hard, but over the bar. Early in the second half, tried a cross into the area and almost got lucky, but the ball hit the crossbar. Caused a lot of trouble down the right wing and was subbed off for Pedro Ferreira at the end.

TEAM HIGHLIGHT: Calleri – 6.5 – After 280 days, returned as a starter for Tricolor. Was quite absent at the start of the match, had an incredible chance at 13’ of the second half, receiving a cross right in front of goal, unmarked, but shot wide. Redeemed himself soon after with two goals. First, after a great pass from Pedro, finished strongly. At the end, rose well to head in and reduce the deficit.

Ferreirinha – 5.5 – Tried a harmless shot at 16’ of the first half. At 29’, another one, this time just missing the Portuguesa post. With great dribbles, created some good plays on the left, but was not very productive.

Marcos Antônio – 5.5 – Came on at halftime, replacing Negrucci. Improved passing quality, but could not prevent the team's defeat.

Bobadilla – 6.0 – Came off the bench to replace Pablo Maia in the second half. Did not miss a single pass and provided the assist for Calleri’s second goal.

Luciano – 5.0 – Replaced Lucas Moura at 12’ of the second half. Showed a lot of effort and commitment, but no major attacking plays.

Pedro Ferreira – 6.0 – The under-20 youngster came on for Lucca at 24’ of the second half. Had a spectacular run down the right and set up Calleri for the equalizer. Made a great impact, creating excellent plays, especially looking for the number 9.

Tapia – No rating – Came on at the end in search of an equalizer, replacing Cédric.

Hernán Crespo – 4.5 – Kept rotating the squad. Made changes at halftime and after conceding, bringing on starters. But saw Tricolor make many defensive mistakes, suffering another defeat in the Paulistão.

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