Crespo’s São Paulo draw a blank again after nine matches in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

São Paulo failed to score in the Brazilian Championship after nine consecutive rounds of netting goals. Last Saturday, the team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Cruzeiro, at Mineirão, for the 22nd round. The goal was scored by Matheus Pereira, from a free-kick in the second half.

The last time Tricolor had left the field without scoring in the competition was on July 12, in a 2-0 defeat to Flamengo, at Maracanã, for the 13th round. Since then, Hernán Crespo's team has built a streak of eight unbeaten games, with six wins and two draws, totaling 14 goals scored during this period.

The streak included victories over Corinthians (2-0), Fluminense (3-1), and Internacional (2-1), as well as exciting draws against Red Bull Bragantino (2-2) and Sport (2-2).

At Mineirão, the team even created chances, but could not overcome the celestial defense. Ferreirinha and Dinenno had the best opportunities, but were stopped by Cássio. Raposa, on the other hand, took advantage of Matheus Pereira's set piece to confirm the third consecutive victory in the tournament.

With the result, São Paulo remains at 32 points, in seventh place, and misses the chance to temporarily enter the G6. Cruzeiro, on the other hand, reaches 44, sleeps in the vice-leadership and continues firm in the hunt for Flamengo.

Now, with the break for the Fifa date, Tricolor returns to the field only on September 14, when it faces Botafogo at Morumbis. Before that, Cruzeiro faces Atlético-MG in the second leg of the Brazil Cup quarterfinals, on September 11.

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