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

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

The first half was dominated by São Paulo, who controlled possession and maintained a constant presence in the attacking third. In the 29th minute, Nicolas tried a long-range shot, and the ball went just wide of the post. In the 38th, 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 to put the Tricolor ahead.

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

In the 3rd minute, Lucyan made a fine individual play down the right and got off a dangerous shot, but the opposing goalkeeper made a good save. Then in the 9th, Tricolor pressed again: Nicolas crossed into the box, Léo headed firmly, but the goalkeeper made a great save to deny São Paulo.

With the win, São Paulo move past Fluminense and Vitória and climb to 12th place in the Brazilian Championship standings.

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

In the Brazilian Championship, the team return to the field on June 10 at 3 p.m., when they host Red Bull Bragantino at CFA Laudo Natel in 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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