São Paulo ratings: Danielzinho shines, Luciano rescues Tricolor | OneFootball

In deep crisis, São Paulo faced a tough match against São Bernardo this Thursday (15) in a rain-soaked Morumbi, but won 1-0 in the 2nd round of the Paulistão. Starter Lucas performed poorly, but saw his substitute Luciano come in to score and save the team. Danielzinho orchestrated the midfield and Calleri made his return after a long time out. See the ratings and evaluations:

Rafael – 6.0 – With almost no work in the 1st half, he had to make a great save right in the first minute of the second half after a shot by Felipe Garcia due to a defensive error. After that, he was merely a spectator.

Cédric – 5.5 – Playing as a full-back, he was a bit better, having more defensive concerns than offensive. When he had to attack, he missed many passes and all crosses in the 1st half, as usual. He was slightly better in the second half.

Arboleda – 6.0 – Returned to play in the tricolor defense. Had a reasonable first half with some good clearances and interceptions. Went up well for a header in an aerial play in the 2nd half and hit the crossbar. On the rebound, Luciano scored.

Sabino – 6.0 – Solid in the initial stage, with good duels won and crucial clearances. Remained firm in marking throughout the match, without major scares.

Wendell – 5.5 – Another who returned to São Paulo after a long injury. Made a good cross for Lucca to hit the post still in the 1st half. Received a yellow card for a foul. Was replaced by the young Nicolas in the second half.

Pablo Maia – 5.0 – Did not compromise, but was not very good in marking in the initial stage. Was substituted by Paraguayan Bobadilla at the start of the second half.

Danielzinho – 6.75 – Got his first chance as a starter and fought hard in the match, appearing on all sides of the field to provide options. As the set-piece man, it was his launch that led to the tricolor goal.

Lucas – 4.0 – Returned as a starter for Tricolor, playing as an attacking midfielder. Struggled with the heavy rain in the 1st half and barely appeared, missing many passes in attack and losing the ball often. Without shine, he was replaced by Luciano at 20’ of the second half.

Ferreirinha – 6.25 – Good start to the game, attempting dribbles and building good plays on the left wing. Very willing in marking as well, recovering some balls. Almost scored with a header in the second half. One of the best in the team, going forward and taking shots on goal. In a great individual move at the end, fell in the area and the referee awarded a penalty. However, upon VAR review, the infraction was annulled.

Tapia – 4.0 – Lined up as a center-forward, performed very poorly in the first half, unable to hold the ball. Remained invisible and was replaced by Calleri in the 2nd half.

Lucca – 6.25 – Very active on the right wing, appeared well to complete a cross but hit the post. Did not shy away and played a good match, always looking for teammates. Was replaced by Paulinho at the end.

Nicolas – 5.5 – Came in at 12’ of the second half in place of Wendell. Did not compromise and was good defensively.

Bobadilla – 6.0 – Replaced Pablo Maia at the start of the 2nd half. Recovered some balls and improved the marking.

Luciano – 6.5 – Came off the bench to replace Lucas. And was better than his partner. Took advantage of a rebound off the post and struck with extreme skill into the opponent's top corner to open the scoring and emerge as the hero of the victory.

Calleri – No rating – It was nine months of waiting until his return to the field, coming in for Tapia in the second half. Touched the ball little but showed his usual grit.

Paulinho – No rating – Entered the field at the end of the game, giving Lucca a rest.

Hernán Crespo – 6.0 – Finally gave up the three-defender scheme and made many changes to the starting lineup. With a field extremely heavy due to rain, saw the team struggle to create great chances. In the 2nd half, promoted the entry of some starters, including the return of Calleri. And saw in Luciano his savior of the night.

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