Round-up from Cotia: under-20s draw Paulistão knockout first leg | OneFootball

On Monday (21), São Paulo’s U-20 team drew 0-0 with EC São Bernardo at Estádio do Taboão, in São Bernardo do Campo, in the first leg of the second round of the Paulista U-20 Championship.

In the first half, both teams shared possession and created few chances. In the 40th minute, São Paulo had their best opportunity. Igão advanced to the edge of the box and passed to Lucyan, who returned it to the number 3. The center-back then got a shot away, but it was saved by the opposing goalkeeper.

In the second half, Tricolor created more chances. In the 14th minute, after receiving a pass from Lucca, João Costa tried a sliding finish, but the goalkeeper made the save. Three minutes later, Marvin dribbled past two defenders and moved into the penalty area before passing to João Costa, who struck toward goal, but his effort was also saved.

The return leg will be played this Friday (25) at 3 p.m. (Brasília time) in Cotia. If there is another draw, the tie will be decided on penalties.

São Paulo finished the first phase of the competition in second place in Group 2. They earned 33 points in 14 matches, with 10 wins, three draws, and only one loss. In total, the team scored 23 goals and conceded just four.

Already qualified for the next stage of the Campeonato Paulista as leaders of their groups, São Paulo’s U-15 and U-17 teams took the field this Saturday (19). The U-15 beat Inter de Limeira 3-0 at Antônio Lins Ribeiro Guimarães, in Santa Bárbara d’Oeste, with goals from Juninho, Isaac, and Luisinho. Meanwhile, the U-17 drew 0-0 with Paulinense at Luís Perissinotto, in Paulínia (SP).

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