São Paulo beaten by Portuguesa, trouble ahead in the Paulistão | OneFootball

São Paulo found itself in a tough spot in the Paulistão.

Playing at Morumbis, Tricolor was defeated by Portuguesa 3-2 and will finish the fourth round outside the qualification zone for the quarterfinals.

Lusa, on the other hand, climbed to fifth place.

Starting for the first time since the injury suffered in April of last year, Calleri scored both of São Paulo’s goals in the match.

However, the Argentine also missed a clear goal-scoring chance when the score was tied at 1-1.

For Portuguesa, Renê was the standout, scoring two goals.

The Match

The first half at Morumbis was exciting, with good goal chances for both sides.

But finishing efficiency only really showed after the break.

Portuguesa opened the scoring early in the second half, with Renê finishing a cross into the net.

Calleri had a golden chance to equalize shortly after, but missed in unbelievable fashion.

The number 9 appeared inside the six-yard box to finish a cross first-time, but ended up sending the ball wide. See:

At least he didn’t fail in another clear opportunity he had at the 30th minute of the second half.

Calleri received a beautiful assist from Pedro Ferreira and, face to face with the goalkeeper, made it 1-1.

The final stretch of the match at Morumbis didn’t hold back on excitement.

Portuguesa regained the lead after Renê converted a penalty and Maceió made it 3-1.

There was still time for Calleri to score his second goal of the game and push São Paulo into a final surge, but Lusa managed to hold on for the win.

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