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The victory over Goiás lanterna and practically degraded, even in Serrinha, was even predictable. But as the postponed match of the series of three was missing with the possibility of transforming the team with the fewest lost points into the leader of the Brazilian, he actually gained more weight.
And the response from Fernando Diniz’s São Paulo was more than positive. This time without having to resort to the bench to prevail, as in the 3 to 1 over Bahia, or lose performance in time and the chances of victory, as in the 1-1 draw with Ceará.
It was not a massacre, but the game was always under control. Starting with early booking, mobility of the offensive quartet, fluidity of Reinaldo on the left and leadership of Daniel Alves in the organization. Work facilitated by Igor Gomes’ goal in the 19th minute.
Receiving from the right, although the usual position is about half from the left. With total freedom to dominate and finish, taking advantage of Goiás’ long-delayed team and the trio of defenses sunk in their own area. The home team only finished towards Tiago Volpi’s goal in the last attack of the first half, with Keko’s turn.
Due to excess caution, but also due to São Paulo’s defensive concentration. With Arboleda behind and Juanfran side, disputed players who grow with the collective evolution of a starting point guard. Consolidated at the beginning of the second stage, in a new investment of the socks: Gabriel Sara received from Luciano on the left and served Brenner to score the forward’s seventh goal for the Brazilian, 18th of the season.
Diniz had time and support to perfect and find the best or most balanced formation. And count on the competence of the medical department and physiology so you don’t lose players, even on crazy hours. The good time, the clear joy of being on the field and winning also help in the management of attrition. As well as the integration and organization that make São Paulo work properly.
And it gives confidence even to reservations. In Vitor Bueno’s play on the left, Tche Tche served Hernanes, the scorer of the third goal when the match was already being administered at a training pace to dose energy and give minutes to the pieces most used by the coach.
3-0 to enter the route of the Brazilian title that has not won since 2008. With the symbolism of a victory with authority: 60% possession, 15 submissions to nine, six to three on goal. Have some work in the second half with Rafael Moura joining Fernandão against Arboleda and Bruno Alves in the passing game. However, it is not a big scare.
Because Luan is undoubtedly the symbol of defensive security and of adapting Diniz’s proposal to the needs of the team to be more competitive. Protect Daniel Alves and the last rearguard that this time left without leaking. Virtues that make São Paulo reach and surpass its competitors.
Now the challenge is to open an advantage by beating Botafogo and stay on top, especially when it comes to defining the Copa do Brasil, at the end of the year. With the starting team tighter and tighter, it is possible to dream of two cups to end the “drought” since the Sudamericana in 2012.
(Statistics: SofaScore)
