São Paulo beat Boston River on their Copa Sul-Americana debut

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·08 de abril de 2026

São Paulo beat Boston River on their Copa Sul-Americana debut

Credits: Rubens Chiri / São Paulo FC

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Credits: Rubens Chiri / São Paulo FC

This Tuesday (07), São Paulo beat Boston River 1-0 at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo (URU) in their opening match of the 2026 CONMEBOL Sudamericana. Bobadilla scored the Tricolor’s goal.

The match began evenly, with both teams trying to create chances. In the 18th minute, after a free-kick, the ball fell to Alan Franco inside the box, but his shot was blocked by the defense. In the 29th, Tricolor took advantage of a counterattack with Ferreira, who cut inside and fired a dangerous shot. In the 33rd, Cauly hit a low shot from outside the box and the ball went just wide. Right at the end of the first half, in the 45th minute, Ferreira tried his luck from close range, the ball swerved, and the goalkeeper made the save.

In the second half, Tricolor kept up the intense pace. In the 5th minute, Cauly pounced on a loose ball and tapped it into the net, but the play was ruled out for offside. In the 13th, the ball dropped in midfield and Danielzinho unleashed a rocket that was saved by the goalkeeper. Then, in the 15th minute, São Paulo opened the scoring. Bobadilla received Ferreira’s pass at the edge of the box, beat the defense, and finished across goal into the back of the net. From then on, São Paulo stayed in control and secured the victory.

Tricolor return to action against Vitória on Saturday (11) at Barradão Stadium in Salvador (BA) at 4:30 p.m., for the 11th round of the Brasileirão. In the CONMEBOL Sudamericana, their next match will be against O´Higgins on Tuesday (14) at 7 p.m. at MorumBIS.

Venue: Centenario Stadium, Montevideo (URU)

Date: 04/07/2026 (Tuesday)

Time: 9:30 p.m.

BOS: Antúbez; Rivero (Mancebo, 22/2), Martín González and Fernández; Vázquez, O´Neil, Barrios, Dafonte (Acosta, 37/2) and Amado (Gastón Ramírez, 22/2); Yair González (Franco Pérez, 16/2) and Bonfiglio (Alexander González, 16/2). Head coach: Ignacio Ithurralde.

Yellow card: Ignacio Fernández (34/2)

SPFC: Rafael; Cédric, Alan Franco (R. Toloi, 28/2), Dória and Enzo; Bobadilla (Pablo Maia, 21/2), Danielzinho and Cauly (P. Ferreira, 41/2); Tapia (Artur, 21/2), André Silva and Ferreira (Tete, 28/2). Head coach: Roger Machado.

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