Match report

Sao Paulo Defeats Flamengo 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
1–0
FT
Flamengo
Flamengo
Dec 7, 2023

Sao Paulo secured a narrow but important 1-0 victory against Flamengo on Wednesday night, thanks to an early goal by Luciano. The home team's resilience and clinical finishing were key factors in holding off the determined Flamengo attack.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Sao Paulo 1–0 Flamengo.
  • • Luciano scored the only goal of the game at minute 26, assisted by Wellington Rato.
  • • Flamengo faced setbacks with Pablo and Victor Hugo receiving yellow cards early on.
  • • Sao Paulo made multiple substitutions to maintain their defensive solidity throughout the match.

Lineups

Sao Paulo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Rafael (G)
  • 45 Nathan (D)
  • 5 R. Arboleda (D)
  • 35 Beraldo (D)
  • 6 Welington (D)
  • 25 Alisson (M)
  • 29 Pablo Maia (M)
  • 27 Wellington Rato (M)
  • 10 Luciano (M)
  • 38 Caio Paulista (M)
  • 31 Juan (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 William
  • 49 Erison
  • 36 Patryck
  • 37 Talles Costa
  • 4 Diego Costa
  • 22 David
  • 30 João Moreira
  • 47 Pedro Vilhena
  • 26 Talles Wander
  • 28 A. Franco
  • 93 Jandrei
  • 46 Felipe Negrucci

Flamengo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 17 A. Rossi (G)
  • 2 G. Varela (D)
  • 15 Fabrício Bruno (D)
  • 30 Pablo (D)
  • 6 Ayrton Lucas (D)
  • 5 E. Pulgar (M)
  • 20 Gerson (M)
  • 31 Luiz Araújo (M)
  • 14 G. de Arrascaeta (M)
  • 11 Everton (M)
  • 9 Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 Victor Hugo
  • 27 Bruno Henrique
  • 7 Éverton Ribeiro
  • 21 Allan
  • 43 Wesley
  • 16 Filipe Luís
  • 34 Matheuzinho
  • 8 Thiago Maia
  • 1 Santos
  • 25 Matheus Cunha
  • 33 Cleiton
  • 3 Rodrigo Caio

Timeline

  1. Flamengo
    15' Flamengo Card · Yellow Card
    Pablo

    Foul

  2. Sao Paulo
    26' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal Goal
    Luciano · Assist: Wellington Rato
  3. Flamengo
    46' Flamengo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Luiz Araújo · On: Victor Hugo
  4. Flamengo
    56' Flamengo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gerson · On: Bruno Henrique
  5. Sao Paulo
    64' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Juan · On: William Gomes
  6. Sao Paulo
    64' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Caio Paulista · On: Erison
  7. Flamengo
    65' Flamengo Card · Yellow Card
    Victor Hugo

    Foul

  8. Flamengo
    68' Flamengo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Éverton · On: Everton Ribeiro
  9. Flamengo
    68' Flamengo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Pablo · On: Allan
  10. Flamengo
    73' Flamengo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Guillermo Varela · On: Wesley Franca
  11. Sao Paulo
    76' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Welington · On: Patryck
  12. Sao Paulo
    76' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Luciano · On: Talles Costa
  13. Flamengo
    79' Flamengo Card · Yellow Card
    Allan

    Foul

  14. Sao Paulo
    86' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Wellington Rato · On: Diego Costa

Match Stats

Stat Sao Paulo Flamengo
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 84% 89%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 4 9
Total Passes 406 534
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.55 0.46
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 343 476
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Luciano's goal in the 26th minute set the tone for Sao Paulo, giving them an early lead and a crucial psychological edge.
  • ▸ Flamengo struggled to find their rhythm after receiving two yellow cards within the first half hour, hampering their offensive efforts.