Match report

Sao Paulo Secures Victory Over Fortaleza EC In Serie A Clash

Fortaleza EC
Fortaleza EC
0–2
FT
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
Oct 2, 2025

Sao Paulo demonstrated resilience to secure a crucial victory over Fortaleza EC, winning 2-0 in their recent Serie A encounter. Goals from G. Tapia and Luciano proved decisive as Sao Paulo maintained their strong form in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Sao Paulo's G. Tapia scored first at minute 11.
  • • E. Rigoni was shown a red card for Sao Paulo after receiving a yellow card upgrade following a foul (minute 22).
  • • Luciano extended Sao Paulo’s lead with his goal in the 85th minute, assisted by E. Diaz.
  • • Fortaleza EC saw multiple players receive yellow cards but couldn't find an equalizer.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC

Starting XI

  • 12 Brenno (G)
  • 33 E. Britez (D)
  • 34 Gazal (D)
  • 3 G. Avila (D)
  • 16 Diogo Barbosa (D)
  • 88 Lucas Sasha (M)
  • 5 M. Pereira (M)
  • 22 Yago Pikachu (M)
  • 91 Lucas Crispim (M)
  • 80 J. Herrera (M)
  • 18 Deyverson (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 H. Leite
  • 13 B. Kuscevic
  • 20 Matheus Rossetto
  • 29 Rodrigo
  • 30 Pierre
  • 7 T. Pochettino
  • 10 Y. Guzman
  • 70 Pablo Roberto
  • 9 J. Lucero
  • 11 Marinho
  • 26 Breno Lopes
  • 27 A. Bareiro

Sao Paulo

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 23 Rafael (G)
  • 43 Felipe Negrucci (D)
  • 16 Luiz Gustavo (D)
  • 35 Sabino (D)
  • 6 C. Soares (M)
  • 21 D. Bobadilla (M)
  • 15 Rodriguinho (M)
  • 29 Pablo Maia (M)
  • 18 Wendell (M)
  • 77 E. Rigoni (F)
  • 14 G. Tapia (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 Young
  • 22 Mailton
  • 53 Isac
  • 13 E. Diaz
  • 36 Patryck
  • 20 Marcos Antonio
  • 25 Alisson
  • 8 Oscar
  • 10 Luciano
  • 11 Ferreira
  • 45 Lucca Marques
  • 19 J. Dinenno

Timeline

  1. Sao Paulo
    11' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Tapia
  2. Sao Paulo
    21' Sao Paulo Var · Card upgrade
    E. Rigoni
  3. Sao Paulo
    22' Sao Paulo Card · Red Card
    E. Rigoni

    Foul

  4. Fortaleza EC
    45'+4 Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    G. Ávila

    Foul

  5. Sao Paulo
    46' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodrigo · On: E. Diaz
  6. Fortaleza EC
    46' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Herrera · On: Breno Lopes
  7. Fortaleza EC
    59' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Gazal

    Argument

  8. Fortaleza EC
    62' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Yago Pikachu · On: T. Pochettino
  9. Fortaleza EC
    62' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lucas Crispim · On: A. Bareiro
  10. Sao Paulo
    68' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Cédric Soares · On: Mailton
  11. Fortaleza EC
    73' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Deyverson · On: Marinho
  12. Sao Paulo
    77' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Tapia · On: Luciano
  13. Sao Paulo
    78' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Wendell · On: Alisson
  14. Sao Paulo
    85' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal Goal
    Luciano · Assist: E. Diaz
  15. Fortaleza EC
    87' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    T. Pochettino

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Fortaleza EC Sao Paulo
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 88% 65%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 24 8
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 633 218
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 10 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 1.00 1.43
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 75% 25%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 556 141
Shots Inside Box 13 6
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Tapia's early goal (11') gave Sao Paulo a quick lead, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Sao Paulo maintained composure despite playing with ten men from minute 22 onward, showcasing strong defensive organization.