São Paulo beat Coritiba and could end the round top of the Brasileiro | OneFootball

With an alternative lineup, São Paulo secured three more points by defeating Coritiba 1-0 on Wednesday night at Estádio Couto Pereira, in Curitiba (PR), for the fourth round of the Brazilian Championship. Cauly scored from the penalty spot in his first game as a starter, giving the victory to Tricolor. The São Paulo team has a chance to finish the round at the top of the competition.

Standings Situation

With this result, São Paulo temporarily took the lead in the Brazilian Championship. The Tricolor from São Paulo reached 10 points and depends on a draw or a loss by rivals Palmeiras, who host Fluminense this Wednesday, to remain at the top. To finish the round at the top of the table, the team is also rooting for a slip by Bahia.

Additionally, São Paulo's team remains unbeaten in Série A, with three wins and a draw in four games, extending their positive streak to eight games without defeat.

On the other hand, Coritiba suffered their second defeat in the Brasileirão. Fernando Seabra's Coxa sits in 11th place, with four points earned.

MATCH SHEET ?⚪🟢 CORITIBA 0 X 1 SÃO PAULO 🔴⚪⚫

🏆 Competition: Brazilian Championship (fourth round) 🏟️ Venue: Estádio Couto Pereira, Curitiba (PR) 📅 Date: February 25, 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM (Brasília time) 👥 Attendance: 27,515 people 🟨 Yellow Cards: Walisson, Pedro Morisco, Breno Lopes and Lavega (Coritiba) / Djhordney, Alan Franco and Tolói (São Paulo) 🟥 Red Cards: None

Refereeing

GOAL

Coritiba ⚪🟢

Pedro Morisco (Pedro Rangel); Tinga (JP Chermont), Jacy, Maicon and Felipe Jonatan; Walisson (Willian Oliveira), Vini Paulista (Lavega) and Josué (Fabinho); Lucas Ronier, Pedro Rocha and Breno Lopes. Coach: Fernando Seabra

São Paulo 🔴⚪⚫

Rafael; Alan Franco, Arboleda and Tolói; Maik, Pablo Maia (Luan), Djhordney (Marcos Antônio), Cauly (Bobadilla) and Wendell; Ferreira (Calleri) and Tapia (Lucas). Coach: Hernán Crespo

How was the match?

The first shot of the match came at four minutes. Walisson received the ball in midfield and tried a shot, but sent it over the goal. At eight minutes, Lucas Ronier made a good play and crossed into the box. Felipe Jonatan struck first time, and Tolói managed to clear off the line.

At the 20-minute mark, São Paulo had their first chance. Cauly played a through ball to Tapia inside the box. The Chilean tried to cross, and the ball deflected off Coritiba's defense, ending up in goalkeeper Pedro Morisco's hands. At 26 minutes, Ferreira lofted the ball into the box and Tapia headed it wide.

The best chance of the match came at 37 minutes. Maicon made a mistake in the build-up and Cauly intercepted a pass at the edge of the box. The number 80 set up Ferreirinha, who shot at goal and saw Pedro Morisco palm it away for a corner. At 44 minutes, Coritiba responded. Josué appeared on the left and crossed into the middle. Pedro Rocha struck first time, but missed wide.

In stoppage time, Coritiba almost opened the scoring. Lucas Ronier got past Tolói, entered the box and hit the left post. On the rebound, Pedro Rocha sent it wide.

Second half

Four minutes in, Cauly took a corner and Tolói rose to head at the near post, but Pedro Morisco saved. On the rebound, Tapia was hit by Pedro Morisco, who came out to head the ball but only got the São Paulo player. Wilton Pereira Sampaio was called by VAR and, after reviewing the images in the booth, awarded a penalty. Cauly stepped up and converted.

At 21 minutes, São Paulo almost extended their lead. Calleri appeared on the right and crossed into the middle. Cauly struck first time, but Pedro Rangel held onto it. At 29 minutes, after a ball was lofted into the box, Lavega headed over the goal, scaring Rafael.

At 34 minutes, Coritiba almost equalized. The ball fell to Lucas Ronier's feet, who cut inside the box and shot just wide, very close to the post.

Coritiba's next match

São Paulo's next match

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