So Paulo FC failed to secure an early quarterfinal spot in the Campeonato Paulista after a dramatic 3-3 draw against Velo Clube on Thursday.The match, held at Arena BRB Man Garrincha in Braslia, marked So Paulos third consecutive game without a win in the competition.
Luciano scored twice, and Andr Silva added another for So Paulo.Sillas, Daniel Amorim, and Jefferson Nem netted for Velo Clube, with Nem scoring the equalizer in stoppage time.
The result left So Paulo unable to clinch qualification with one match to spare.A win would have guaranteed their advancement, but defensive lapses and missed chances proved costly.
The team, led by coach Luis Zubelda, now faces additional pressure heading into their next game against Palmeiras on Sunday at Allianz Parque.Meanwhile, Velo Clube will play Inter de Limeira on the same day in Rio Claro.
Luciano shone in the first half, opening the scoring in the 25th minute with a precise low shot after combining with Enzo Daz.So Paulo Draws with Velo Clube, Missing Early Paulista Quarterfinal Spot.
(Photo Internet reproduction)However, Velo Clube quickly responded as Sillas headed home an equalizer in the 33rd minute.
Before halftime, Luciano restored So Paulos lead with a first-time strike following a well-placed pass from Calleri.So Paulo Held to Dramatic Draw by Velo ClubeThe second half saw intense action but also frustration for So Paulo.
Andr Silva came close to extending the lead shortly after being subbed in but missed narrowly.
Lucas forced a crucial save from Velo Clube goalkeeper Pablo later on.Despite creating opportunities, So Paulo failed to capitalize.
They paid the price when Daniel Amorim leveled the score again in the 28th minute with a stunning turn-and-shoot goal.So Paulo regained hope in the 35th minute when VAR confirmed Andr Silvas goal after an initial offside call.
However, their celebrations were short-lived.Jefferson Nem delivered a powerful strike from outside the box during stoppage time to secure a dramatic draw for Velo Clube.This result underscores So Paulos recent struggles and sets up a high-stakes clash against Palmeiras as they aim to regain momentum in the Paulista tournament.