On a roll! Nicolas fires São Paulo past Vitória, near qualifying spots | OneFootball

São Paulo defeated Vitória 1-0 on Wednesday afternoon (27) at CT Manoel Barradas in Salvador, Bahia, securing their second straight win in the Brasileirão U-20 after a winless spell. The only goal of the match was scored by Nicolas, the left back “loaned” from the senior squad.

NO SCARES

The first half was dominated by São Paulo, with control of possession and 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 minute, Igor Felisberto took a dangerous free kick, but the opposing goalkeeper was alert and made the save.

Then, in 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 gave Tricolor the lead.

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

In the 3rd minute, Lucyan made a great individual play down the right and got off a dangerous shot, but the opposing goalkeeper made a good save. Then, in the 9th minute, Tricolor applied pressure again: Nicolas sent in a cross into the box, Léo powered a header on target, but the goalkeeper made a great save to deny São Paulo.

STILL DREAMING OF A SPOT

With the win, São Paulo moved past Fluminense and Vitória and now sit 12th in the Brazilian Championship table with 18 points. The top eight teams qualify for the knockout stage of the youth tournament.

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

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

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