The clash between São Paulo and RB Bragantino concluded in a 2-2 draw, as both teams fought hard in their Brasileirao encounter. André Silva emerged as the star of the match, playing a pivotal role by scoring both goals for São Paulo, first finding the net with a header in the 9th minute and later equalizing in the second half at the 63rd minute.
RB Bragantino took the lead with goals from Guzmán Rodriguez (43rd minute, first half) and José Hurtado (48th minute, second half), showing the team’s determination to secure victory.
Silva’s exceptional performance included a total of 3 shots on target, making him an instrumental figure for São Paulo. On the other hand, Guzmán Rodriguez not only contributed a goal but also displayed solid defensive skills by clearing two dangerous balls out of his area.
Coached by Fernando Seabra, RB Bragantino lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Cleiton in goal; a defensive line of José Hurtado, Pedro Henrique, Guzmán Rodriguez, and Guilherme Lopes; a midfield comprising Fabinho, Gabriel, Jhon Jhon, Eduardo Sasha, and Lucas Barbosa; and Henry Mosquera as the sole striker.
Hernán Crespo, managing São Paulo, opted for a 5-3-2 setup, with Rafael guarding the net; Cedric Soares, Nahuel Ferraresi, Robert Arboleda, Alan Franco, and Enzo Díaz in defense; a midfield trio of Damián Bobadilla, Marcos Antônio, and Oscar; and the striking partnership of Luciano and André Silva.
Referee Alex Gomes Stefano oversaw the match held at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium.
Looking ahead, RB Bragantino will visit Vitória, while São Paulo will face their fierce rivals, Corinthians, in the much-anticipated ‘Majestoso’ derby.
The draw sees São Paulo accumulate 27 points, placing them third in the standings, whereas RB Bragantino now has 13 points, sitting in sixteenth place.
Substitutions for RB Bragantino
60th minute – Fabinho off for Eric Ramires and Jhon Jhon off for Gustavo Neves
79th minute – Guilherme Lopes off for Agustín Sant’Anna and José Hurtado off for Nathan Mendes
Yellow Cards for RB Bragantino:
12th minute – Guilherme Lopes (Unsporting Behavior), 18th minute – Eduardo Sasha (Unsporting Behavior), 36th minute – Gabriel (Unsporting Behavior)
Substitutions for São Paulo
64th minute – André Silva off for Juan Dinenno, 70th minute – Marcos Antônio off for Alisson, 71st minute – Oscar off for Ferreira and Henry Mosquera off for Vinicinho, 83rd minute – Alan Franco off for Sabino and Luciano off for Rodriguinho.