On the road, under-20s beat Vitória in the Brasileiro | OneFootball

On Wednesday afternoon (27), São Paulo U-20 defeated Vitória 1-0 at CT Manoel Barradas in Salvador and claimed its second straight win in the competition. The match’s only goal was scored by Nicolas.

The first half was dominated by São Paulo, with control of possession and a constant presence in the attacking half. In the 29th minute, Nicolas tried a long-range shot, and the ball went just wide of the post. In the 38th minute, Igor Felisberto took a dangerous free kick, but the opposing goalkeeper was alert and made the save.

Deep into first-half stoppage time, Nicolas Kauan was brought down for a penalty inside the box. From the spot, in the 50th minute, Nicolas converted and secured the Tricolor’s lead.

São Paulo came under more pressure in the second half, but with solid tactical positioning and quick passing combinations, Júlio Baptista’s team managed to neutralize the opposition’s attacks and quickly create dangerous counterattacks.

In the 3rd minute, Lucyan made a great individual play down the right and finished dangerously, but the opposing goalkeeper made a good save. In the 9th minute, Tricolor pressed again: Nicolas crossed into the box, Léo headed firmly, but the goalkeeper made a great save and denied São Paulo a second goal.

With the win, São Paulo moves past Fluminense and Vitória and now sits in 12th place in the Brazilian Championship standings.

The next match for Júlio Baptista’s team will be its Paulista Championship debut. On the first Friday of June (5), at 3 p.m., São Paulo visits Santo André at Bruno José Daniel Stadium, with live coverage on Ulisses TV.

In the Brazilian Championship, the team returns to the field on June 10 at 3 p.m., when it hosts Red Bull Bragantino at CFA Laudo Natel for the 15th round of the national competition.São Paulo: João Nazari; Igor Felisberto (Ângelo, 27/2), Isac, Alisson and Nicolas; Bezerra (Kevem, 42/2), Matheus Ferreira, Léo (Samuel Jonathan, 37/2)  Lucyan (Ryan Francisco, 37/2); Davi Pena (Juan Potes, 42/2) and Nicolas Kauan (Guilherme Reis, 27/2). Head coach: Júlio Baptista.

U-20 match – Credits: Gerson Nichollas / São Paulo FC

U-20 match – Credits: Gerson Nichollas / São Paulo FC

U-20 match – Credits: Gerson Nichollas / São Paulo FC

U-20 match – Credits: Gerson Nichollas / São Paulo FC

U-20 match – Credits: Gerson Nichollas / São Paulo FC

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