Last Saturday, São Paulo hosted Gremio in a Brazil championship match. Buoyed by a great performance from James Rodríguez, who provided two assists, São Paulo won 3-0.
From the 20th minute, the Colombian crossed with precision for Michel Araújo, who only had to push the ball into the back of the net. São Paulo took the lead thanks to an action organized by their best player.
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In the second half, Rodríguez this time served Pablo Maia perfectly on a quick counterattack. The midfielder deceived the goalkeeper with a shot from the right to double the lead.
Luciano closed the score on an opposing error, giving his team three important points in the fight for survival. São Paulo won with mastery and created a gap with the relegation zone.
💥 Desistir da jogada não foi uma opção pro James.
🎥 Premiere #JamesTricolor 🇨🇴 #VamosSãoPaulo 🇾🇪 pic.twitter.com/LIbzAMuZ0U
— São Paulo FC (@SaoPauloFC) October 22, 2023
Author of two effective passes, James Rodríguez was logically elected man of the match, embodying the domination of his team thanks to his technique. At 31, the former Real Madrid player still brings his innate class to his team. Thanks in particular to him, São Paulo fulfilled its objective.
Samba Gold 2023: Open voting!
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