Sao Paulo drew 0-0 against Coritiba at Morumbí. Christian Cueva played the full 90 minutes and had several goal opportunities.
Sao Paulo and Coritiba Draw in New Brasileirao Match
Sao Paulo and Coritiba did not take advantage in a new Brasileirao match. Christian Cueva started and played the full 90 minutes of the match. With this result, the 'Tricolor' complicates and aggravates its football crisis.
The Sao Paulo and Coritiba match was played under complicated circumstances. A day after the assault suffered by two 'Tricolor' players, the match was played under great pressure from the barra brava of the 'O mais querido'.
But the fans did not show up at Morumbi and Sao Paulo drew. Christian Cueva had clear goal opportunities, but could not convert them. Similarly, Coritiba created danger in the home team's area, but also had no luck.
Sao Paulo dominated Coritiba in the first half. With more possession, the hosts had eight chances compared to two from the visitors. Argentine Chávez missed two incredible goals (one without a goalkeeper and another in the small area).
In the second half, Argentine forward Chávez, once again, remained Sao Paulo's main weapon, but his shots could not find the right direction and wasted clear goal opportunities.
Coritiba, which seemed dead in the game, posed a lot of danger after the 18th minute. Rafael Veiga had a great opportunity. The 0-0 draw after ninety minutes of play reflects the lack of aim of the 'Tricolor' and the apathy of Coritiba throughout the match.
PREVIEW
'O mais querido' is not going through a good moment. Unfavorable football results have awakened the fury of the hooligans. The angry 'torcedores' took over the sports venue of the 'Tricolor' while Sao Paulo players were carrying out the last practice before the match against Coritiba.
The result of the hooligans' incursion was terrifying. They managed to assault two Sao Paulo players. Michel Bastos and Wesley were hit while being escorted, by the club's security, out of the training field.
Beyond the unfavorable situational situation, Sao Paulo is going through a rough patch. The 'Tricolor' team is stranded in the middle of the Brasileirao table. With 27 points out of 63 possible, they are in 10th place out of 20 teams.
Christian Cueva is experiencing, at least, a comforting situation. The Peruvian forward has scored four goals in nine matches. The last time he scored was in the 1-1 draw against Internacional on August 21st. The goal came from a penalty kick in the 21st round of the Brasileirao.
Now Christian Cueva and the Sao Paulo players have the great responsibility of winning the match against Coritiba to improve their relationship with the team's hooligans.
