São Paulo ratings: Rodriguinho shines, Patryck struggles in defeat | OneFootball

The young midfielder from Tricolor really tried, but couldn't avoid the defeat in BH (Photo: Rubens Chiri/SPFC)

MARCIO MONTEIRO

@avantmtricolor

São Paulo dominated Cruzeiro in the first half of Saturday’s (30) Brasileirão clash, but ended up defeated 1-0 at Mineirão. Midfielder Rodriguinho was a true maestro for the team, created good plays, took shots, but lacked better company. The one who stood out negatively was left-back Patryck, who made many mistakes in attack. Rafael still prevented a bigger defeat. Check out the ratings and highlights of the match:

Rafael – 6.75 – Alert in the first intervention he needed to make, at 18 minutes, on a crossed ball. At 30’, punched well to clear a dangerous play from the rival. Made a great save on a long-range shot from Cruzeiro that was deflected, right in the corner. In the 2nd half, another good save on a dangerous header. Unlucky on the goal. Stopped Gabigol well shortly after. At the end, two more reflex saves in a row.

Ferraresi – 6.0 – Delivered a perfect pass to Ferreirinha at the start of the game, putting him face to face with Cássio. Good game from the Venezuelan, clearing dangerous balls.

Alan Franco – 5.75 – Had a solid first half, with good defensive actions. Had a good game as the spare man. Deflected the free kick with his head that ended up going in.

Sabino – 6.0 – The busiest defender in the first half, with nine completed defensive actions. Maintained his level throughout the match and had a good performance.

Cédric Soares – 5.0 – Quite solid defensively, but still owes in attack. Attempted seven crosses in the first half, all unsuccessful. Faded in the second half, only connecting a lofted ball to Dinenno in stoppage time.

Pablo Maia – 5.75 – Made a bad pass in the build-up that almost complicated the team at the end of the first half. However, had a good first half, completing all passes and winning balls in midfield. Came off at the end for Henrique Carmo.

Bobadilla – 5.75 – Moved the ball well through the middle, making few passing errors during the game, providing great movement in midfield. Tried a shot at the end, forcing a good save from Cássio. Received a yellow card at the end.

BEST OF THE TEAM: Rodriguinho – 6.75 – Took the team's first shot in the opening minutes, and the ball came close to the post. Was the team's maestro in the first half, with great passes and a lot of speed. Again at the start, now of the second half, picked up a rebound and shot with his left, almost scoring. Continued dictating the team's tempo after the break. Got a yellow card for a foul.

DISAPPOINTMENT: Patryck – 4.0 – Got too tangled up in attacking plays, producing nothing, even with good chances. Received a great pass from Ferreira to shoot at the end of the first half, but sent it over. Poor in the first half. Disappeared even more in the 2nd half, even receiving instructions from Crespo to support more. Also got a yellow card for a foul he didn’t commit. Came off at the end.

Ferreirinha – 5.75 – Moved well at the start of the match, drifting to both sides and creating dangerous plays. Was involved often, but lacked a good full-back to combine with on the left. Dropped off in the second half and was substituted.

Luciano – 5.25 – Pressured Cássio well in the build-up, and almost opened the scoring. Got heated with some plays at the start, lost his head after a tough challenge, pushed the rival and got a yellow card, meaning he’ll miss the next match against Botafogo. Connected good passes in the first half, but only managed one shot, at the end, straight at the keeper. Was barely seen in the 2nd half.

Tapia – No rating – Came on at 32’ of the second half for Ferreirinha and did not stand out.

Dinenno – No rating – Came on at the end for Luciano. Almost scored the equalizer at the end with a header, but was stopped by Cássio.

Wendell – No rating – Returned after injury, replacing Patryck in the final minutes.

Henrique Carmo – No rating – Came off the bench to replace Pablo Maia at the end of the match, without enough time to do much.

Hernán Crespo – 5.0 – With a whole team of absences, fielded the best he had in BH. The team completely dominated the first half, but didn’t score. Still better in the game, conceded a free-kick goal in the 2nd half. Was slow to make changes, only swapping the already quiet attacking duo at the end. Lost the unbeaten run in the Brasileirão.

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