Match report
America Mineiro Defeats Sao Paulo 2-0 in Serie A Clash
America Mineiro
2–0
FT
Sao Paulo
Dec 10, 2021
America Mineiro stunned Sao Paulo with a decisive 2-0 win in their Serie A encounter. Ademir was the hero for America Mineiro, scoring both goals in the second half to seal a significant victory for the home team. Sao Paulo struggled to find an answer to America Mineiro's strong defense and quick counterattacks, ultimately falling short in their attempt to secure points.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: America Mineiro 2–0 Sao Paulo
- • Goals: Ademir (58', 62')
- • Yellow Cards: Zé Ricardo (28'), Diego Costa (45+5'), G. Neves (79')
- • Assists: Felipe Azevedo (58'), Juninho (62')
Lineups
America Mineiro
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Matheus Cavichioli (G)
- 29 Patric (D)
- 16 João Paulo (D)
- 45 Ricardo Silva (D)
- 3 Eduardo Bauermann (D)
- 11 Felipe Azevedo (M)
- 30 Alê (M)
- 8 Juninho (M)
- 5 Zé Ricardo (M)
- 99 M. Zárate (F)
- 10 Ademir (M)
Substitutes
- 13 Fabrício
- 6 Alan Ruschel
- 90 Marcelo Toscano
- 55 Juninho Valoura
- 4 Anderson
- 7 Ribamar
- 2 Diego Ferreira
- 38 Carlos Alberto
- 9 Rodolfo
- 96 Jori
- 98 Geovane
- 19 Chrigor
Sao Paulo
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 Tiago Volpi (G)
- 6 Reinaldo (M)
- 3 Bruno Alves (D)
- 16 Léo (D)
- 2 Igor Vinicius (M)
- 4 Diego (D)
- 26 Igor Gomes (M)
- 15 G. Neves (M)
- 77 E. Rigoni (F)
- 30 J. Calleri (F)
- 31 Juan (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Vitor Bueno
- 47 Marquinhos
- 34 Welington
- 20 L. Orejuela
- 55 Rafael Vinicius
- 18 Lucas Perri
- 40 Thiago Couto
- 13 Luan
- 37 Talles
Timeline
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28' America Mineiro Card · Yellow CardZé Ricardo
Foul
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45'+5 Sao Paulo Card · Yellow CardDiego Costa
Argument
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58' America Mineiro Goal · Normal GoalAdemir · Assist: Felipe Azevedo
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62' America Mineiro Goal · Normal GoalAdemir · Assist: Juninho
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65' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1Off: Juan · On: Vitor Bueno
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66' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2Off: Diego Costa · On: Marquinhos
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66' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3Off: Reinaldo · On: Welington
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76' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 1Off: Felipe Azevedo · On: Fabricio Daniel
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76' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 2Off: João Paulo · On: Alan Ruschel
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79' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow CardG. Neves
Argument
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84' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Zárate · On: Marcelo Toscano
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84' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 4Off: Zé Ricardo · On: Juninho Valoura
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90'+5 America Mineiro subst · Substitution 5Off: Alê · On: Anderson
Match Stats
| Stat | America Mineiro | Sao Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 80% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 11 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 381 | 464 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 5 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Accurate Passes | 290 | 372 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point of the game occurred in the 58th minute when Ademir scored the opening goal, giving America Mineiro a crucial lead and a much-needed confidence boost.
- ▸ Just four minutes later, Ademir sealed the victory with his second goal, leaving Sao Paulo with a mountain to climb and ultimately unable to respond.