São Paulo climb top with VAR-checked penalty success | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: São Paulo edged Coritiba 1-0. Late in the first half, Lucas Ronier struck the left post after a pass from Josue. After VAR confirmed the spot kick in the 53rd minute, Cauly converted from the spot (57.). Soberano controlled long spells and limited Coxa to few clear openings. Tricolor Paulista rise from second to first with the win and visit Palmeiras in the Paulista next, while Coxa travel to Corinthians in the league.

Player of the Match: Cauly dictated key moments for Tricolor Paulista, converting the decisive penalty and supplying four key passes plus two shots on target.

Stat of the Match: Lucas Ronier completed seven successful dribbles, highlighting Coxa's most persistent route up the pitch.

Three Things We Learned: Coxa-Branca produced volume without precision, attempting 18 shots but testing Rafael only twice. Soberano's control of possession at 58.3% helped manage the game once in front. Tricolor Paulista move from second to first in the table, while Coxa drop from 10th to 12th.