SPFC rest players, beat Coritiba, head to Paulistão semi on a high

There was plenty of rain left over at Couto Pereira for Coritiba versus São Paulo on Wednesday night (25).

And it was the Tricolor who came out on top in the duel for the fourth round of the 2026 Brasileirão.

Even without their full strength squad, SPFC won 1-0 thanks to a goal by Cauly.

Few chances in the 1st half

SPFC's greater possession did not translate into dominance.

It was just greater territorial control.

The only good chance for the Tricolor came with Ferreira, at 37'.

Coxa, on the other hand, managed to work the ball better.

And even hit the post with Ronier. They lacked greater effectiveness.

The game’s outlook changed before ten minutes into the second half.

VAR indicated a penalty by Pedro Morisco after he hit Tapi while trying to clear the danger.

The Piá do Couto had to be substituted and Pedro Rangel almost saved Cauly’s penalty, who was making his debut among the starting eleven.

Crespo bet on Lucas and Calleri.

Seabra responded with three new faces, including Lavega.

Coritiba certainly tried.

But they were unsuccessful in creating real goal-scoring chances.

Eliminated from the Paranaense, Coxa will only play again on March 11.

On that date, they will visit Corinthians at Neo Química Arena for the fifth round of the Brasileirão.

They remain on four points and await the rest of the round to know their position.

Meanwhile, SPFC will face Palmeiras on Sunday (1).

A single match in the Paulistão semifinals at Arena Crefisa Barueri.

The Tricolor reached ten points in the BR. And could go to sleep at the top of the table.

Featured photo: Reproduction/Coritiba

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