Amid serious rival insult row, São Paulo beat Ferroviária, reach final | OneFootball

São Paulo beat Ferroviária 4-2 at Fonte Luminosa, in Araraquara, São Paulo state, in the second leg of the Brasileirão Women’s U-20 semifinal this Tuesday (20), and advanced to the final of the national championship.

São Paulo’s goals were scored by J. Vaini (2), Tays, and Vi Barretto, but an unfortunate incident overshadowed the youth-category match. After qualification, defender Sarah made a serious allegation that she was insulted by a stretcher bearer from the opposing team. Watch:

In the first leg, Tricolor were beaten 2-1. Rayka scored São Paulo’s only goal. On aggregate, the score ended 5-4 in favor of the São Paulo girls, securing their place in the final.

In the grand final, São Paulo will face the winner of the clash between Internacional and Flamengo. Further information will be defined later by the CBF.

São Paulo: Elu; Anita, Sarah Aysha, Micheli, Tays, Laura Laredo, J. Pereira, Vi Barretto, J. Vaini, Gi Iseppe, and Carol Zaca. Head coach: Cynthia Soares.

São Paulo released an official statement in support and condemnation shortly after the incident. Read it in full:

“In this Wednesday’s match (20) between Ferroviária and São Paulo, in the semifinal of the Brazilian Women’s U-20 Championship, the refereeing team activated the anti-racism protocol after São Paulo player Sarah Aysha was the victim of an episode of misogyny coming from a member of the home team’s stretcher crew.

São Paulo FC reiterates that it does not tolerate any kind of prejudice and awaits the authorities to fulfill their responsibility so that justice is done.

São Paulo FC also informs that it will provide all necessary support to the player, who makes us very proud to have in our squad, wearing our shirt.

Women’s Football is huge, and there is no room for regrettable scenes like this.”

Ferroviária also issued an official statement, apologized to São Paulo and the player, and promised to take the appropriate measures.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.