Yesterday, São Paulo played against Once Caldas, a Colombian team. I would say that the first half was completely dominated by São Paulo that was able to score one gol and guarantee the first place of his group in the Libertadores Cup. The second half, São Paulo naturally became more defensive because his goal was fulfilled, score 1x0. São Paulo needed to win the game to classify in 1st place. The game was very tense because on the second half Once Caldas had many gol opportunities and fortunately Rogerio Ceni saved the team with a spectacular defense. São Paulo also had luck because Once Caldas hit the post and the ball did not go in.

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I think São Paulo still needs improvement because he starts the game well but later asks to suffer a gol. Many times São Paulo has control over the game but the other team is able to tie or even win the game. Luckily, Once Caldas was unfortunate in his kicks. I agree with Rogerio Ceni that said that if São Paulo wants to be champion, he needs to improve and play better, especially on the defense.

Best game of the year so far? São Paulo won from Botafogo-SP and has entered the G-4 on the Paulista Cup once again. It wasn't any common game, it was definately one of the most convincing games São Paulo has played so far. The game was 5x0. São Paulo was better than in other games because he was very fast. Not only that, but the team counted with a great game from Hernanes and Marlos. The game would have been perfect if Rogério Ceni did not miss a penalty shot, but the team definately improved. Hernanes scored 2 gols and was one of the best players in the game.

Our next goal is to beat Santo André and guarantee our spot in the semi-finals. The game will be very hard because Santo André is a very good team and is currently in 2nd place. If the team repeats todays performance, I believe São Paulo will have no big difficulty beating Santo André.