On the road, under-20s beat Vitória in the Brasileiro | OneFootball

On Wednesday afternoon (27), São Paulo U-20 defeated Vitória 1-0 at CT Manoel Barradas in Salvador and secured their second straight win in the competition. The match’s only goal was scored by Nicolas.

The first half was dominated by São Paulo, with control of possession and a constant presence in the attacking half. In the 29th minute, Nicolas tried a long-range shot, and the ball went just wide of the post. In the 38th, Igor Felisberto took a dangerous free kick, but the opposing goalkeeper was alert and made the save.

In first-half stoppage time, Nicolas Kauan was fouled for a penalty inside the box. From the spot, in the 50th minute, Nicolas converted and gave the Tricolor the lead.

São Paulo came under more pressure in the second half, but with good tactical positioning and quick passing combinations, the team coached by Júlio Baptista managed to neutralize the opponents’ attacks and quickly create dangerous counterattacks.

In the 3rd minute, Lucyan made a fine individual play down the right and got off a dangerous shot, but the opposing goalkeeper made a good save. In the 9th, Tricolor pressed again: Nicolas crossed into the box, Léo headed firmly, but the goalkeeper made a great save and prevented a São Paulo goal.

With the win, São Paulo move past Fluminense and Vitória and now sit 12th in the Brazilian Championship standings.

The next commitment for Júlio Baptista’s team will be their Paulista Championship debut. On the first Friday of June (5), at 3 p.m., São Paulo visit Santo André at Bruno José Daniel Stadium, with live coverage on Ulisses TV.

In the Brazilian Championship, the team return to the field on June 10 at 3 p.m., when they host Red Bull Bragantino at CFA Laudo Natel in the 15th round of the national competition.São Paulo: João Nazari; Igor Felisberto (Ângelo, 27/2), Isac, Alisson and Nicolas; Bezerra (Kevem, 42/2), Matheus Ferreira, Léo (Samuel Jonathan, 37/2)  Lucyan (Ryan Francisco, 37/2); Davi Pena (Juan Potes, 42/2) and Nicolas Kauan (Guilherme Reis, 27/2). Head coach: Júlio Baptista.

U-20 Match – Credits: Gerson Nichollas / São Paulo FC

U-20 Match – Credits: Gerson Nichollas / São Paulo FC

U-20 Match – Credits: Gerson Nichollas / São Paulo FC

U-20 Match – Credits: Gerson Nichollas / São Paulo FC

U-20 Match – Credits: Gerson Nichollas / São Paulo FC

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