With Lucca, São Paulo U20 beat São Bernardo, reach Paulista last 16 | OneFootball

São Paulo’s under-20 team secured qualification for the round of 16 of the Campeonato Paulista in the category on Friday afternoon (25) by defeating EC São Bernardo 2-0 in a match played at CTA Laudo Natel in Cotia, São Paulo.

Youngsters Renan and Guilherme Reis scored the goals that sealed the Tricolor’s home win, after a goalless draw in the first leg of this second-phase clash in the state under-20 championship.

During the first half, São Paulo dominated possession and controlled the tempo of the attacking play. In the 14th minute, Lucyan fired a dangerous shot over the crossbar, and in the 20th, Lucca tried his luck from long range, forcing a good save from the opposing goalkeeper. The skillful winger is regaining match fitness with the youth team after recovering from a car accident.

Substitution, goals and red card in a lively second half

For the second half, coach Júlio Baptista brought on Renan in midfield, a change that had an immediate impact on the Made in Cotia side. In the 7th minute, Lucyan hit the post with a shot from outside the box and, on the rebound, Renan pounced on the loose ball to open the scoring in Cotia.

Three minutes after the opening goal, the São Paulo side suffered a major blow with center-back Igão being sent off straight away, forcing the team to protect its lead with one man fewer on the field.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, São Paulo remained defensively solid and sealed its place in the 45th minute: forward Juan Potes broke into the penalty area, was brought down by the opposing defender, and the referee awarded a penalty. From the spot, left-back Guilherme Reis converted with precision to make the final score 2-0.

Upcoming fixtures

São Paulo’s opponent in the Paulista Under-20 round of 16 will be determined by the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) after all the ties in this second phase have been completed.

Before that state competition fixture, the São Paulo squad turns its attention to the Copa do Brasil in the category. Tricolor will face Athletico-PR on October 8 at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time), once again at CFA Laudo Natel in Cotia. The match, valid for the second round of the national tournament, will be played as a single-leg tie with a place in the round of 16 also at stake.

São Paulo: João Nazari; Luiz Fernando, Isac, Igão and Guilherme Reis; Samuel Jhonathan (Léo, 39' 2nd half), Kevem (Renan, halftime) and Marvin (Davi Pena, 35' 2nd half); Lucyan (Juan Potes, 39' 2nd half), Lucca (Gustavo Miranda, 39' 2nd half) and João Costa (Alisson, 13' 2nd half). Coach: Júlio Baptista.

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