São Paulo ratings: Luciano, Calleri star, Danielzinho all over | OneFootball

São Paulo finally got back to winning! The team beat Bolívar 3-1 on Tuesday night (18) at Morumbi, in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16, securing a place in the quarterfinals. Luciano was Tricolor’s main attacking standout and opened the scoring. Calleri, from the penalty spot, put the team back in front, and Sabino sealed the result, with Danielzinho delivering a great performance in midfield. See the ratings.

Rafael – 5.5 – He did not need to make any major saves in the first half, but once again misplaced many passes and long balls. He was not at fault for the rocket into the top corner that led to the equalizer. He was not tested much in the match and only had to deal with a few aerial balls.

DISAPPOINTMENT: Buta – 5.0 – With the team needing to attack, he was given the nod at right-back. He did not offer much going forward in the first half, but recovered three balls. He was booked for a hard sliding tackle in the second half and was taken off shortly after for Lucas Ramón. The Angolan does not seem very comfortable on the ball and was not productive up front.

Domingos Duarte – 6.5 – What a center-back Tricolor signed. Once again, he marshaled the defense in the first half with clearances and tackles, while also misplacing very few passes. He maintained a high level throughout the match, winning every duel.

Sabino – 7.0 – He returned to the starting lineup due to Arboleda’s injury. He began the match with some good forward runs, helping build a few plays. He made three clearances in the opening half. He rose brilliantly to head home Tricolor’s third goal. Solid once again.

Iago – 6.5 – He was also a new face in the lineup on the left. He supported the attack constantly and spotted Danielzinho’s run very well in the move that led to the first goal. He found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper in the 33rd minute and aimed for the corner, but the shot lacked power and was saved. He was solid defensively as well and had a good first half. He faded in the second.

Newton – 6.5 – He made a good tackle at the edge of the box during a rival counterattack in the 9th minute. He had a very good first half, cutting out balls and winning every defensive duel. He nearly scored from the rebound of an aerial play in the second half, in the move where the referee awarded a penalty.

STARRED: Danielzinho – 7.0 – He started in midfield. He made an excellent run into the box and provided a fine assist for Luciano to score. Shortly after, he put Iago through on goal. He popped up all over the pitch in the first half, when he misplaced only one of 25 passes. He also helped by winning back possession and continued to lead the team in the second half.

Marcos Antônio – 5.75 – In the 41st minute, he tried a curling shot toward the top corner, but it went wide. He did not have a great first half, missing all four crosses he attempted. He looked more dangerous when he drifted inside from the wing. He recovered four balls before the break. Without a standout display, he was replaced by Victor Sá near the end.

Artur – 6.0 – Another player who returned to Tricolor’s starting lineup. He began poorly, losing possession and misplacing passes on the right side of the attack. A terrible first half, without a single shot or cross. He did work hard defensively. He was alert to an opponent’s mistake in the 14th minute of the second half and set up Luciano, who struck the post. He improved somewhat after the break. He had a great chance to score from a cross into the box, but made poor contact with the ball. Soon after, he took the corner that found Sabino’s head for the third goal. He grew into the game and was taken off late on.

STARRED: Luciano – 7.0 – He attempted the team’s first shot in the 11th minute, but sent it well over. Shortly after, he opened the scoring with a first-time finish that bulged the net. He had a good first half, with quick passing and dangerous chances created. He nearly scored again in the second half, when he drove forward, beat his man, but hit the left post. He remained the attack’s main creator in the second half and picked up his customary yellow card before being replaced by Pablo Maia.

Calleri – 6.5 – He was not good in the first half, with many losses of possession and few meaningful moments. He took the penalty exactly as it should be taken: hard, high, unstoppable! Shortly afterward, he delivered a perfect cross for Artur, who missed. He improved and made the difference in the second half.

Lucas Ramón – 5.5 – He replaced Buta in the 26th minute of the second half and did the basics, without much to note.

Pablo Maia – No rating – He came on late to give Luciano a rest and help see out qualification. He barely touched the ball.

Ferreirinha – No rating – He came on for Artur in the 34th minute of the second half. He barely featured, aside from a shot wide with the last play of the game.

Victor Sá – No rating – In the 40th minute of the second half, he replaced Marcos Antônio.

André Silva – No rating – He gave Calleri a rest in the final minutes.

Dorival Jr. – 6.5 – He made several changes to the starting team, trying to add more depth with more attack-minded full-backs, and it worked in the first half, when his side took the lead. Incredibly, they conceded the equalizer in the second half, but Calleri put the team back in front. After the third goal, he made changes to bring fresh legs and protect the qualification at home.

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