São Paulo see off Mauá, reach Paulista Under-20 last 16 | OneFootball

São Paulo qualified for the round of 16 of the Paulista Under-20 Championship this Friday by defeating Mauá 2-0 at CFA Laudo Natel, in Cotia, in the second leg of the competition's second phase. The goals for the Tricolor were scored by Paulinho and Nicolas.

With this result, São Paulo now awaits the completion of the round to find out who their opponent will be in the round of 16 of the Paulista Under-20 Championship.

The goals

The first goal was scored at 22 minutes into the second half. Igor Felisberto crossed into the box from a set piece for Paulinho, who appeared at the near post and headed the ball in, leaving the Mauá goalkeeper with no chance.

Already in stoppage time, at 46 minutes of the second half, the Tricolor extended their lead to seal qualification. After a corner kick from the left, Nicolas rose higher than the Mauá defense and headed the ball into the back of the net, giving the final numbers to the match in Cotia.

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