São Paulo’s U-20 football team advanced to the round of 16 of the Campeonato Paulista after defeating EC São Bernardo 2-0 on Friday, October 25, at CFA Laudo Natel in Cotia, São Paulo. Midfielder Renan and defender Guilherme Reis scored the decisive goals for Tricolor, securing qualification following a scoreless 0-0 draw in the opening leg.
Match Control and First-Half Chances
São Paulo controlled possession through the opening 45 minutes, generating the game’s primary scoring opportunities on home turf. In the 14th minute, forward Lucyan tested the defense with a long-range effort from outside the box that sailed high over the crossbar. Six minutes later, teammate Lucca unleashed another powerful distance shot, forcing EC São Bernardo’s goalkeeper to dive and tip the ball away.
Second-Half Breakthrough Despite Red Card
Just seven minutes into the second half, Lucyan struck the goalpost, and Renan pounced on the rebound to break the deadlock and give São Paulo a 1-0 lead.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, São Paulo protected their lead until stoppage time. In the 90th minute, forward Juan Potes drove into the penalty area and drew a foul, earning a late spot-kick. Guilherme Reis stepped up to the penalty spot and converted cleanly, sealing the 2-0 victory and booking the club’s place in the next round.
Lineups and Personnel
São Paulo deployed the following roster under head coach Júlio Baptista:
SPFC Starting XI: João Nazari; Luiz Fernando, Isac, Igão, Guilherme Reis; Samuel Jhonathan (Léo, 39/2), Kevem (Renan, HT), Marvin (Davi Pena, 35/2); Lucyan (Juan Potes, 39/2), Lucca (Gustavo Miranda, 39/2), João Costa (Alisson, 13/2).
Next Fixtures and Copa do Brasil Context
São Paulo’s opponent for the round of 16 in the Campeonato Paulista has not yet been determined. Before returning to state championship action, Tricolor shifts focus to national competition. The U-20 squad plays Athletico-PR on October 8 at 5:30 p.m. local time at CFA Laudo Natel in Cotia, contesting a single-match second-round tie in the U-20 Copa do Brasil with a berth in the tournament’s round of 16 on the line.
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