São Paulo ratings: Luciano leads comeback win over Flamengo | OneFootball

São Paulo couldn’t play in the first half against Flamengo on Wednesday night (28) at Morumbi, but reacted well in the 2nd half to secure a 2-1 victory over the current Brasileirão champions in the opening round. Danielzinho scored his first goal wearing the tricolor shirt and Luciano showed his star quality by finding the net and leading the team’s comeback at home. See the ratings and best players on the field:

Rafael – 6.0 – Already at 4 minutes in, he had to parry a dangerous shot from the opponent. Made another good save at 17’ on a dangerous long-range shot from Cebolinha. Was not at fault for the goal and didn’t have much work in the second half, except for a tense moment in the final seconds, when he deflected a great header from the opponent.

Alan Franco – 5.5 – Had a lot of work trying to contain Everton Cebolinha’s attacks down his side of the defense. But recovered some balls in the 1st half. Showed more security in the second half.

Arboleda – 5.75 – Did well with tackles in the first half and won six out of seven duels for the ball. Performance dropped in the second half and was left watching as Pedro set up Flamengo’s goal with a chest pass. Didn’t do well in some duels with Plata. A game of ups and downs.

Sabino – 6.0 – With a change in formation, earned a spot in the tricolor defense. Had a good first half, clearing important balls. Remained solid in the second half, even pulling off a sombrero over the opponent. The best in Tricolor’s defense, clearing almost everything.

Maik – 5.25 – Once again struggled to play out from the back, but managed a great pass to put Luciano in front of goal still in the 1st half. Had a lot of work marking, sometimes letting balls get behind him. Was replaced by Cédric at the end.

Bobadilla – 6.0 – Stayed alert in marking in the opening minutes, stealing important balls in defense. Didn’t contribute offensively. Remained solid in marking throughout the game. Made few passing errors.

Marcos Antônio – 5.5 – Started off missing some passes he doesn’t usually miss. Also made poor decisions and had a first half well below his usual standard. Finally got one right in the second half, with a great long ball to Enzo, who crossed for Luciano to equalize. Improved a lot after the break.

Danielzinho – 6.5 – Managed to organize the midfield a bit better than Marcos Antônio. But also couldn’t create in attack. Like a true attacking midfielder, appeared in the box to capitalize on an opponent’s mistake and smashed the ball into the net to turn the game around. Came off at the end for Pablo Maia after another solid performance.

Enzo Díaz – 6.5 – The usual intensity, with good tackles in defense. Up front, wasn’t great, missing all his crosses in the first half. Made up for it after the break, delivering a perfect ball onto Luciano’s head for the goal. Improved a lot in the 2nd half.

BEST ON THE FIELD: Luciano – 7.0 – Received a good through ball from Maik, cut inside and shot, but the defender recovered in time. Also tried a long-range shot at the end of the first half, far from Flamengo’s goal. But the ball rarely reached him. Still, number 10 has star quality. On his first chance in the 2nd half, rose well to head in and equalize. Had another dangerous shot soon after and crossed the ball for Danielzinho’s goal. Kept threatening until the end, always with dangerous shots. Substituted by Lucas at the end of the match.

Calleri – 5.0 – Returned to the Tricolor attack. Like his strike partner, had very few chances in the first half, as the team didn’t create. Did a lot of hold-up play, but it wasn’t a good performance.

Cédric – No rating – Came on for the final minutes, Crespo’s first change. Held up well in defense and tried a wild shot at the end.

Pablo Maia – No rating – Came on to give Danielzinho a rest and help hold the result in the final moments. Did the job.

Lucas – No rating – Only came off the bench at the 40th minute of the second half to replace Luciano.

Tapia – No rating – Came on in stoppage time, replacing Calleri.

Hernán Crespo – 6.0 – Returned to a three-center-back formation for the start of the Brasileirão. The team managed to hold the opponent in the 1st half, but barely created any chances at home. The team came back with a different attitude after the break and managed a comeback after going behind. Made changes only at the end to maintain the win and start the Brasileirão well.

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