Match report
Sao Paulo Defeats Coritiba 1-0 in Serie A Clash
Coritiba
0–1
FT
Sao Paulo
Feb 25, 2026
Sao Paulo narrowly defeated Coritiba in their Serie A match, winning 1-0 thanks to a crucial penalty conversion by Cauly in the second half. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards disrupting both teams' rhythm, Sao Paulo managed to hold on for the win.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Coritiba 0–1 Sao Paulo.
- • Cauly scored the only goal from a penalty at minute 57.
- • Coritiba had three players sent off with yellow cards (Wallisson, Pedro Morisco, J. Lavega).
- • Sao Paulo also received two yellow cards to D. Ferreira and A. Franco.
Lineups
Coritiba
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Pedro Morisco (G)
- 2 Tinga (D)
- 3 Maicon (D)
- 55 Jacy Maranhão (D)
- 6 Felipe Jonatan (D)
- 8 Wallisson Luiz (M)
- 36 Vini Paulista (M)
- 11 Lucas Ronier (M)
- 10 Josué (M)
- 77 Breno Lopes (M)
- 32 Pedro Rocha (F)
Substitutes
- 44 João Pedro Chermont
- 12 Pedro Rangel
- 29 Willian Oliveira
- 28 Fabinho
- 7 Joaquín Lavega
- 4 Rodrigo Moledo
- 21 Thiago Santos
- 16 João Almeida
- 17 Jean Gabriel
- 39 Gustavo
- 88 Fernando Sobral
- 14 Enzo
Sao Paulo
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 23 Rafael (G)
- 28 Alan Franco (D)
- 5 Robert Arboleda (D)
- 2 Rafael Tolói (D)
- 42 Maik (M)
- 29 Pablo Maia (M)
- 48 Djhordney Ferreira (M)
- 18 Wendell (M)
- 80 Cauly (F)
- 11 Ferreirinha (F)
- 14 Gonzalo Tapia (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Marcos Antônio
- 9 Jonathan Calleri
- 7 Lucas Moura
- 31 Carlos Coronel
- 4 Dória
- 32 Nahuel Ferraresi
- 33 Luan Santos
- 30 Felipe Negrucci
- 16 Damián Bobadilla
- 21 Cédric Soares
- 10 Luciano
Timeline
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33' Coritiba subst · Substitution 1Off: Tinga · On: João Pedro Chermont
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36' Coritiba Card · Yellow CardWallisson
Tripping
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41' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow CardD. Ferreira
Tripping
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46' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Ferreira · On: Marcos Antonio
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55' Coritiba Card · Yellow CardPedro Morisco
Roughing
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56' Coritiba subst · Substitution 2Off: Pedro Morisco · On: Pedro Rangel
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57' Sao Paulo Goal · PenaltyCauly
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64' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow CardA. Franco
Tripping
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64' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2Off: Ferreira · On: Jonathan Calleri
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65' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Tapia · On: Lucas Moura
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69' Coritiba subst · Substitution 3Off: Vini Paulista · On: J. Lavega
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69' Coritiba subst · Substitution 4Off: Josué · On: Fabinho
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69' Coritiba subst · Substitution 5Off: Wallisson · On: Willian Oliveira
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75' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4Off: Pablo Maia · On: Luan
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83' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 5Off: Cauly · On: D. Bobadilla
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90'+9 Coritiba Card · Yellow CardJ. Lavega
Tripping
Match Stats
| Stat | Coritiba | Sao Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 87% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 9 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 325 | 480 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 5 |
| xG | 0.85 | 1.32 |
| Shots off Target | 13 | 3 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 269 | 416 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 7 |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The penalty conversion by Cauly in the 57th minute was a turning point, providing Sao Paulo with the lead they needed.
- ▸ Coritiba's multiple substitutions (Pedro Morisco and J. Lavega) did not change their fate as they struggled to find an equalizer.