São Paulo ratings: Enzo Díaz, Dinenno, Rigoni star in win | OneFootball

Dinenno scored the winning goal for São Paulo against Botafogo (Photo: Paulo Pinto/São Paulo FC official

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São Paulo was not brilliant at Morumbi, but came away with 3 points against Botafogo: 1 to 0. That's what matters. Enzo Díaz and Dinenno stood out. The left-back provided an assist and almost scored a stunning free-kick goal. Meanwhile, Dinenno scored his first goal wearing the team's jersey.

But two names need to be mentioned: Rigoni and Sabino. In his re-debut, the forward showed he will be an important piece for Hernán Crespo's team. Almost scored a beautiful goal. :

Rafael: 5.5. Was a mere spectator in the first half. Appeared little in the second half as well.

Rafael Tolói: 6.5. Played on the right in the 3-defender scheme. In the first half, Botafogo had no space in attack, credit to the tricolor defensive system.

Sabino: 6.5. Scared at the start of the game after falling on the field, but recovered. Played seriously, winning all duels.

Alan Franco: 5.5. Led the defensive system in the initial stage. Lost a duel in a play that almost resulted in a Botafogo goal. Was replaced by Arboleda.

Cédric Soares: 6. Good in protection on the right side and consistent in supporting the attack. Reduced intensity in the second half, focusing mainly on the defensive sector.

Pablo Maia: 6.2. Ran a lot to neutralize the rival midfield. Orchestrated an offensive play that almost ended with Tapia's goal.

Alisson: 6. Dedicated to marking, protecting São Paulo's defensive trio. Intense in combat. Made way for Marcos Antônio at 13 minutes of the second half.

Rodriguinho: 5.5. Delivered good dribbles but did not have the same creativity as in other matches.

THE BEST OF THE MATCH: Enzo Díaz: 7. Dinenno's goal came from an Enzo cross. Minutes later, the left-back almost scored a stunning free-kick goal. Was doing very well in the first half but had to be substituted at halftime due to left foot pain.

Gonzalo Tapia: 6.8. Could have added more intensity to the attack in the initial 45 minutes. Missed a great chance to extend the lead at the start of the second half. A few minutes later, scored a beautiful goal, but was slightly ahead and offside.

Dinenno: 7. Was frequently involved in the first half and left his mark early in the match. Did what every striker needs to do: score.

Wendell: 6.8. Replaced Enzo Díaz, who was having a great first half but had to leave at halftime. Came on very well.

Rigoni: 6.8. Made his re-debut for São Paulo replacing Dinenno. Played more open on the right and with speed. Bothered Botafogo's defense and almost scored with a shot from outside the area. Had the chance to extend the score, but the shot hit the post.

Marcos Antônio: 5.5. Returning to the team after an injury, the midfielder came on during the second half. Maintained intensity in combat, preventing Botafogo from troubling Rafael.

Arboleda: 6. Came on and maintained the strength of the defense. Made a good interception in the final minutes during a quick Botafogo attack.

Luan: 6.5. With his usual dedication, almost scored a goal through sheer determination, shooting while sitting.

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