Match report
Sao Paulo Secures Victory Over Chapecoense-sc in Serie A
Sao Paulo
2–0
FT
Chapecoense-sc
Mar 12, 2026
Sao Paulo stuns Chapecoense-sc with a 2-0 victory in the Serie A, riding on goals from Luciano and Jonathan Calleri. The match saw Chapecoense's early struggles, with Rafael Carvalheira receiving a yellow card in the 26th minute, and they were unable to recover after conceding in the 47th and 60th minutes.
Key Facts
- • Luciano scored the first goal for Sao Paulo in the 47th minute, assisted by Marcos Antonio.
- • Jonathan Calleri netted the second goal for Sao Paulo in the 60th minute, assisted by D. Bobadilla.
- • Rafael Carvalheira of Chapecoense-sc received a yellow card in the 26th minute.
- • Chapecoense made multiple substitutions including Marcinho for Italo and Joao Vitor for Rafael Carvalheira, but could not turn the game around.
- • Sao Paulo secured their lead with additional substitutions, bringing on Pablo Maia and André Silva in the 82nd minute.
Lineups
Sao Paulo
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 23 Rafael (G)
- 19 Lucas Ramon (D)
- 28 Alan Franco (D)
- 35 Sabino (D)
- 18 Wendell (D)
- 16 Damián Bobadilla (M)
- 94 Danielzinho (M)
- 8 Marcos Antônio (M)
- 7 Lucas Moura (M)
- 10 Luciano (F)
- 9 Jonathan Calleri (F)
Substitutes
- 29 Pablo Maia
- 80 Cauly
- 17 André Silva
- 56 Nicolas Bosshardt
- 5 Robert Arboleda
- 31 Carlos Coronel
- 42 Maik
- 4 Dória
- 2 Rafael Tolói
- 33 Luan Santos
- 11 Ferreirinha
- 14 Gonzalo Tapia
Chapecoense-sc
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 12 Léo Vieira (G)
- 25 Victor Caetano (D)
- 33 Bruno Leonardo (D)
- 3 Eduardo Doma (D)
- 26 Everton (M)
- 99 Rafael Carvalheira (M)
- 27 Camilo (M)
- 37 Walter Clar (M)
- 20 Jean Carlos (F)
- 7 Marcinho (F)
- 11 Yannick Bolasie (F)
Substitutes
- 77 Italo
- 5 João Vitor
- 70 Rubens Tadeu
- 18 Neto Pessoa
- 10 Giovanni Augusto
- 1 Rafael Santos
- 91 Bruno Pacheco
- 15 Rafael Thyere
- 4 João Paulo
- 97 Ênio
- 19 David Antunes
- 22 Higor Meritão
Timeline
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26' Chapecoense-sc Card · Yellow CardRafael Carvalheira
Foul
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46' Chapecoense-sc subst · Substitution 1Off: Marcinho · On: Italo
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47' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal GoalLuciano · Assist: Marcos Antonio
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60' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal GoalJonathan Calleri · Assist: D. Bobadilla
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68' Chapecoense-sc subst · Substitution 2Off: Rafael Carvalheira · On: Joao Vitor
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68' Chapecoense-sc subst · Substitution 3Off: Victor Caetano · On: Rubens Ricoldi
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68' Chapecoense-sc subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Bolasie · On: Neto Pessoa
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81' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Bobadilla · On: Pablo Maia
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82' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2Off: Lucas Moura · On: Cauly
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82' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3Off: Luciano · On: André Silva
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82' Chapecoense-sc subst · Substitution 5Off: Jean Carlos · On: Giovanni Augusto
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90'+3 Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Franco · On: R. Arboleda
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90'+3 Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 5Off: Wendell · On: N. Bosshardt
Match Stats
| Stat | Sao Paulo | Chapecoense-sc |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 73% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 7 |
| Corners | 11 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 481 | 282 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 1 |
| xG | 1.47 | 0.57 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 397 | 207 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The yellow card given to Rafael Carvalheira early in the game marked a significant turning point, as it destabilized Chapecoense's defense and allowed Sao Paulo to dominate the midfield.
- ▸ Luciano's goal in the 47th minute was crucial as it broke the deadlock and gave Sao Paulo the momentum they needed to seal the game with Jonathan Calleri's goal in the 60th minute.