São Paulo ratings: Ferreirinha, Marcos Antonio star in win at Vila | OneFootball

São Paulo was a different team after the thrashing suffered in the last round of the Brasileirão and put on a great performance in the 3-0 victory over Internacional on Wednesday night (2), at Vila Belmiro. Ferreirinha and Marcos Antonio were the main conductors for the Tricolor, with beautiful plays and precise passes for the goals. Sabino, Maik, and Luciano found the back of the net. Check out the ratings and evaluations of the Tricolor players:

Rafael – 6.5 – Didn’t make a single save until the 13th minute of the second half, when he parried a great shot from a Colorado free kick. Shortly after, two more big interventions on crossed shots. At 29’, he stretched fully to send a powerful shot out for a corner. Worked a lot—and very well—in the second half.

Rafael Tolói – 6.0 – Started as the right center-back. Made good clearances and interceptions during the match. Solid performance.

Alan Franco – 6.0 – Was playing well, making aerial clearances, until he felt pain in his right thigh and had to be replaced by Arboleda after just 30 minutes of the first half.

Sabino – 7.0 – Returned to the team after serving an automatic suspension. Took advantage of a total defensive error by Inter, rose high, and scored a header to open the scoring at Vila. In defense, won almost every contested ball. Also good in building from the back in a great performance at Vila.

Maik – 7.0 – Was about to be beaten for a goal, but recovered brilliantly to save almost on the line. Had a first half full of personality and was rewarded with a goal at the end. Struck from outside the box and benefited from a deflection to score. Solid in defense as well.

Luiz Gustavo – 6.5 – As a holding midfielder, did the dirty work very well and won many balls in the middle. Missed only one pass the entire match.

Bobadilla – 7.0 – Good initial movement, providing passing options for teammates, and fought hard in marking. Delivered a perfect assist for Maik to score in the first half. Received his third yellow card in the second half, suspending him for the final round, and was replaced by Alisson at the end, ending his season with the team.

BEST ON THE FIELD: Marcos Antonio – 7.5 – Delivered a beautiful long ball to leave Luciano one-on-one with the keeper early on, and minutes later, found the number 10 with another good cross into the box, but the striker missed both chances. In the second half, found him again, this time with a low pass for the third goal. Another great match, dictating the team's rhythm, and also marking firmly in midfield. Made way for Pablo Maia in the final minutes.

BEST ON THE FIELD: Ferreirinha – 7.5 – Was the man for dangerous crosses at the start of the match, especially from set pieces. At 20 minutes, it paid off, with a great ball lofted in for Sabino to score. Had a great first half, with dazzling dribbles and lots of defensive commitment. In the second half, tried a placed shot that was stopped by a great save from the keeper in the corner. Came off for Pedro Ferreira’s debut at the end.

Luciano – 6.5 – Right in the first minute, received the ball in front of goal, but headed way off target. Soon after, another cross from Marcos Antonio that Luciano squandered. The third time, he didn’t miss. In the second half, received from number 20 and chipped the keeper to score. Made some good plays with Tapia. Tried another shot, into the net, at 34’, then felt something and was replaced by Lucca.

Tapia – 5.5 – Lots of determination and fight, as always, but lacked precision in shots and key passes. When the Tricolor needs to show its best technique, he ends up not keeping up with his teammates.

Arboleda – 6.5 – Returning from injury, had to come on in the first half, replacing another injured player, Alan Franco. Provided his usual security, clearing all dangerous balls in the box.

Alisson – 6.0 – Came on at 26’ of the second half, replacing Bobadilla. Had little contact with the ball, but fought hard in midfield.

Lucca – No rating – Replaced Luciano at the end of the match.

Pablo Maia – No rating – Gave Marcos Antonio a rest in the final minutes at Vila Belmiro.

Pedro Ferreira – No rating – Made his professional debut, coming on for Ferreirinha at the end.

Hernán Crespo – 6.5 – Finally got some players back, especially in attack. But lost Alan Franco to injury early in the first half and had to bring on Arboleda. Still, saw a great performance from the team, which returned to winning ways.

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