In a tightly contested match at the Vila Belmiro stadium, RB Bragantino managed to edge past São Paulo with a solo goal that came in the 73rd minute. Jhon Jhon converted a penalty, marking a crucial moment in the game and sealing a hard-fought victory for the home side.
Jhon Jhon was undoubtedly the standout player, not only for scoring the decisive goal but also for taking two attempts on goal. Cleiton, the RB Bragantino goalkeeper, also played a key role, successfully saving five shots from the São Paulo attack.
One of the highlights of the first half came from Ferreira, who entertained the crowd with an impressive nutmeg on Lucas Barbosa.
São Paulo’s coach, Hernán Crespo, set his team up in a 3-5-2 formation, featuring Rafael in goal, with Alan Franco, Robert Arboleda, and Sabino forming the defensive line. The midfield comprised Maik, Damián Bobadilla, Lucas Moura, Luiz Gustavo, and Enzo Díaz, while Luciano and Ferreira led the attack.
Conversely, RB Bragantino, under the guidance of Vágner Carmo Mancini, employed a 4-5-1 strategy, with Cleiton guarding the net. The defensive backline consisted of Agustín Sant’Anna, Pedro Henrique, Alix Vinicius, and Vanderlan, while the midfield featured Gabriel, Lucas Barbosa, Fabinho, Gustavo Neves, and Jhon Jhon, with Isidro Pitta spearheading the offense.
The match, officiated by Bruno Arleu de Araujo, saw São Paulo facing their local rivals in the next round as they prepare to play against Corinthians. Meanwhile, RB Bragantino will take on Flamengo in their upcoming fixture.
This result leaves RB Bragantino with 45 points in the league, sitting in eighth place, while São Paulo remains at 42 points, positioned eleventh in the standings.
Substitutions for São Paulo
45’ 2T – Lucas Moura was replaced by Gonzalo Tapia
63’ 2T – Maik was substituted for Maílton and Luiz Gustavo for Alisson
76’ 2T – Alan Franco came off for Emiliano Rigoni
Yellow Cards for São Paulo:
26’ 2T – Enzo Díaz (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for RB Bragantino
77’ 2T – Isidro Pitta was substituted by Thiago Borbas, Agustín Sant’Anna by José Hurtado, and Gustavo Neves by Gustavo Marques
86’ 2T – Lucas Barbosa came off for Guilherme Lopes and Jhon Jhon for Bruno Praxedes
Yellow Cards for RB Bragantino:
43’ 1T – Pedro Henrique (Unsporting behavior) and 51’ 2T – Vanderlan (Unsporting behavior)