James Rodríguez’s Absence in Sao Paulo’s Brazil Cup Semifinal Win, Looks to Extend Record in Final

James Rdoríguez did not have minutes in the classification of Sao Paulo to the final of the Brazil Cup. The Tricolor Paulista came back from the series in the classic against Corinthians, winning 2-0 in the second leg of the semifinal, to stay with the overall score of 3-2 in their favor.

The home team came out to impose conditions at the Morumbí Stadium, led by Lucas Moura who continues to make a difference after his return to South American football from Tottenham in England.

Wellington Rato opened the scoring after 13 minutes with a spectacular goal. A powerful mid-distance shot against which the experienced Cassio could do nothing, despite the shot to the post on his right hand.

Moura himself left Sao Paulo ahead in the series after 32 minutes, after an action that he started and ended with a header that crashed into the vertical, counting on the luck that the ball landed at the back of the net after an entanglement with the goalkeeper.

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The second half went back and forth, although in the last minutes Corinthians put the locals in their own half. Dorival Júnior’s changes were designed to defend the difference, so James did not see minutes, after having shown interesting things in his debut against Flamengo.

James looks to extend his record

James Rodríguez could add his 24th title in his sports career, the midfielder from Cucuta is the Colombian player with the most championships won. Sao Paulo awaits in the final for Flamengo or Gremio.

2023-08-17 07:03:12
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