Match report

Sao Paulo Defeats Flamengo 2-1 in Serie A Thriller

Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
2–1
FT
Flamengo
Flamengo
Feb 26, 2021

In a highly charged Serie A match, Sao Paulo stunned Flamengo with a 2-1 victory. The match was marked by Sao Paulo's resilience and strategic substitutions, leading to key goals by Luciano and Pablo. Flamengo's Bruno Henrique managed to score, but it wasn't enough to overcome Sao Paulo's solid performance.

Key Facts

  • Sao Paulo secured the win with goals from Luciano and Pablo.
  • Flamengo's only goal was scored by Bruno Henrique.
  • Sao Paulo faced multiple yellow cards but maintained their offensive momentum.
  • Luciano and Dani Alves were key players in Sao Paulo's victory.
  • Flamengo made several substitutions, including Pedro for Gabriel and João Gomes for Diego.

Lineups

Sao Paulo

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Tiago Volpi (G)
  • 5 R. Arboleda (D)
  • 3 Bruno Alves (D)
  • 2 Igor Vinicius (M)
  • 4 Diego (D)
  • 34 Welington (M)
  • 10 Dani Alves (M)
  • 8 Tchê Tchê (F)
  • 13 Luan (M)
  • 9 Pablo (F)
  • 11 Luciano (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 A. Galeano
  • 21 Gabriel
  • 15 Hernanes
  • 26 Igor Gomes
  • 17 S. Tréllez
  • 32 Rodrigo
  • 23 Lucas Perri
  • 12 Vitor Bueno
  • 40 Thiago
  • 25 Rodrigo Nestor
  • 18 Jonas Toró

Flamengo

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 45 Hugo Souza (G)
  • 16 Filipe Luís (D)
  • 44 M. Isla (D)
  • 3 Rodrigo Caio (D)
  • 2 Gustavo Henrique (D)
  • 10 Diego (M)
  • 7 Éverton Ribeiro (M)
  • 14 G. De Arrascaeta (M)
  • 8 Gerson (M)
  • 9 Gabriel Barbosa (F)
  • 27 Bruno Henrique (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Pedro
  • 35 João Gomes
  • 34 Matheuzinho
  • 19 Michael
  • 6 Renê
  • 11 Vitinho
  • 43 Rodrigo Muniz
  • 40 Pepê
  • 22 Gabriel Batista
  • 4 Léo Pereira
  • 13 João Lucas

Timeline

  1. Sao Paulo
    31' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Tchê Tchê
  2. Sao Paulo
    36' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    R. Arboleda
  3. Sao Paulo
    39' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Dani Alves
  4. Sao Paulo
    43' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Igor Vinicius
  5. Sao Paulo
    45'+5 Sao Paulo Goal · Normal Goal
    Luciano
  6. Flamengo
    45' Flamengo Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel
  7. Flamengo
    51' Flamengo Goal · Normal Goal
    Bruno Henrique · Assist: Gustavo Henrique
  8. Sao Paulo
    54' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Welington
  9. Sao Paulo
    58' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal Goal
    Pablo · Assist: Dani Alves
  10. Sao Paulo
    61' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Luciano
  11. Flamengo
    66' Flamengo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabriel · On: Pedro
  12. Flamengo
    73' Flamengo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Diego · On: João Gomes
  13. Flamengo
    73' Flamengo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Isla · On: Matheuzinho
  14. Flamengo
    77' Flamengo Card · Yellow Card
    Everton Ribeiro
  15. Sao Paulo
    82' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Igor Vinicius · On: A. Galeano
  16. Sao Paulo
    87' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Welington · On: Gabriel Sara
  17. Sao Paulo
    87' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Luan · On: Hernanes
  18. Sao Paulo
    87' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Luciano · On: Igor Gomes
  19. Flamengo
    89' Flamengo Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Henrique
  20. Sao Paulo
    90'+2 Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pablo · On: S. Tréllez

Match Stats

Stat Sao Paulo Flamengo
Fouls 27 24
Pass Accuracy 76% 84%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards
Total Shots 4 19
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 301 507
Yellow Cards 6 3
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 2 1
Shots off Target 1 13
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 229 427
Shots Inside Box 1 13
Saves
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • Luciano's goal in the first half injury time set the tone for Sao Paulo's victory.
  • Pablo's second goal after Dani Alves' assist confirmed Sao Paulo's dominance.
  • Flamengo's inability to capitalize on their substitutions and keep up with Sao Paulo's pace was a crucial turning point.