São Paulo 5 x 0 Botafogo

Since it was easter, not a lot of people went to watch SPFC playing agains Botafogo in Morumbi. However, those who were there, and even those who watched in TV liked a lot the game. SPFC was playing with all its players except for the strinker Washington and the middle-fielder Leo Lima. Surprisingly, São Paulo just scored the first goal in the very end of the first-half. This seemed to be a tough game, due to the fact that Botafogo's defense was very accurate and strong. Our players were having difficulties on getting close to the goal and Rogerio Ceni even lost a penalty kick. But at exaclty 45 minutes Marlos made a beautiful goal. The second-half started and the crowd were supporting a lot our team. Hernanes scored first at 14 minutes, and than Rodrigo Soulto at 22 minutes. Two minutes later, at 24, Junior Cesar scored, and by last Hernanes scored again at 36 minutes.

Now São Paulo is back in the third place of the state's tournament, which is leading our team towards the semi-finals! However, in my opinion, coach Ricardo Gomes should allow some players to rest and not play the following game, so they wouldn't be tired to the other competition. Since this one is almost sure that we will achieve the main goal, that is getting on the semi-finals.

Picture from GLOBOESPORTE