Gonzalez, as Lozada speaks, is the main right-back of the Colombian national team, and can also play right midfield. He scored one goal in 20 appearances for the national team and is currently the biggest star of América Cali other than Castillo, captaining América Cali.

Before the game, Ricardo studied his video, this player is of medium physical fitness, speed, strength, confrontation ability, etc., but he has a very good sense of position, a strong ability to assist, good at long-range shots, and a free-kick kung fu, his assists are a magic weapon for América Cali.

Ricardo's task in the game was to nail Gonzalez firmly in the opposition half and prevent him from participating in the assist.

And if Gonzalez really dares to assist, Ricardo will have to take advantage of the gap behind him to teach Cali America a lesson.

Both the Brazilian and Colombian media are confident that their teams will win.

The dominant tone in Colombia's media is that São Paulo was only third in Brazil last year, while América de Cali was Colombia's autumn champion last year. Which is stronger and which is weaker? It's clear at a glance.

According to the Brazilian media, Sao Paulo has five Brazilian internationals: Fabiano, Caca, Ricardo, Ricardino, Cheney, while América Cali has only four Colombian internationals: González, Castillo, Ferreira and Bastos. And the strength of the national team, Brazil is significantly stronger than Colombia. So St. Paulo is rightfully stronger.

And Sao Paulo have won 4 and drawn 1 of their 5 games this season, and are clearly in good form.

Bumping into the muzzle of São Paulo at this time was the misfortune of Cali America.

When São Paulo is in Pascual. By the time the warm-up at the Guerrero Stadium began, the fans of América de Cali had already entered the stadium. Wearing the traditional red jerseys of the Cali Americas, they turned the stadium's stands into a sea of red.

And São Paulo's fans traveled across the country with only a few hundred people, almost submerged in this ocean, becoming a little white reef.

By the time the final arrangements were made and the pitch was back waiting for kick-off, the Guerrero Stadium was almost full, and the avid Colombian fans unfurled various slogans in the stands:

"-slick São Paulo go back!"

"This is your hell!"

"Son of a technician, get out of the court!"

Licardo's breath became rapid.

Rico noticed this and quickly grabbed his arm, "Calm down, brother. ”

Kaka also looked at Ricardo with concern and gestured with his eyes: Are you okay?

Ricardo shook his head, shook off Rico's hand, and said in a thicker voice than usual: "It's okay, leave me alone." ”

He looked up at the banner with a sharp look in his eyes.

When the game is over, I'm going to make you regret eating this one!

Rico couldn't help but mourn in his heart for Cali America. He vividly remembers the last time Ricardo showed that look, Santos was knocked out of the tournament.

"Licardo, you have to score!" Rico whispered.

……

São Paulo's line-up for this match is slightly different from last season. The goalkeeper is still captain Cheney, who is the most secure in the team, more solid than both Licardo and Kaka.

The original central defender Gian, who was promoted to a position, was transformed into a midfielder. In the first few games, he has performed well in this position. At least the tackles and shots are better than Alejandro.

Julio. Santos and Lugano formed a new centre-back combination. As for Ed Carlos and Fabio, who were promoted from the youth team. Santos, both of whom are still too young and immature, have only made two appearances each, and it is impossible for Rojas to trust them in such a big game.

There is no change in the left and right backs, still Gustavo. Neri and Simplisio.

In midfield, Ricardinho has been pushed back a bit, with him still at the heart of Sao Paulo's playmaker, while Kaka is a little further down.

Ricardo and Rico are still the left and right wingers, with Fabiano as a single centre-forward.

It's still the beginning of the season, the personnel is relatively full, and by the middle and end of the season, those new signings and those who have been brought in from the youth team will get more appearances.

As soon as the game began, América Cali took advantage of the home advantage and launched a fierce attack on the goal of Sao Paulo.

Of the three lines in São Paulo, the midfield is the one that has changed the most, while the front and back lines have not changed much. And Rojas has a bit of a knack for tuning and coaching defense, Giulio. Santos and Lugano's centre-back partnership also appeared solid, and although América Cali was in full swing, there weren't many chances to get deep into the box.

Although the new defender Gian is not as comprehensive as Baptista and his offensive ability is much worse, he is not inferior to Baptista in defense, and his protection of the penalty area is in place, which also allows Ricardinho to devote more energy to the midfield organization.

São Paulo may seem like a reef in the sea, which looks like a wave that can drown it, but it will soon resurface and continue to show its grandeur.

But the fans don't see it that way. In the eyes of the América de Cali fans, their home team had the absolute advantage and could break through the opponent's goal in minutes, so their cheers became even more frantic and they waved the flag vigorously. Some fans even took off their shirts and climbed onto the barbed wire fence in front of the stands to show off their good figures.

The local Colombian TV commentator triumphantly said: "The powerful offensive of the Americas in Cali has made São Paulo look stretched. The whole São Paulo team was hunkered down in their half, barely able to cross the halfway line. It can be expected that if the game continues like this, Cali America is likely to get a win as a good start. ”

América de Cali head coach Lozada stood on the sidelines, in high spirits, waving his hands and signaling to his players to "attack, attack!" ”

In contrast to him, Robert. Rojas sat quietly in the coach's seat, his eyes calm and a smile on his lips.

The scene in front of him did not surprise him.

Before the game, he told his players that the game would definitely be met with a onslaught from América de Cali.

So in this game, although Sao Paulo's formation is an attacking 4231, the dominant idea is very clear, which is to defend and counterattack. With the exception of Fabiano, who stayed in the centre circle and waited for his chance, even Kaka and Ricardo had to come back to participate in the defense.

But once on the counter-attack, even Ricardinho had to quickly get to the edge of the opposition penalty area and provide fire support to the players up front.

With Kaka, Ricardo and Rico, three speedy players, it's a shame not to play defensive counter-attacks......

I really want to thank Cali America for this cooperation.

By the 10-minute mark, América de Cali had 4 shots on goal, while Sao Paulo had 0 shots.

It seems that it is only a matter of time before Cali America wins.

That's what almost everyone who is watching this game live or in front of a TV set.

Until the 17th minute of the game.

América de Cali tried to link up front when international midfielder Ferreira tried to play a through pass to Castillo in the box, but Lugano was prejudged and a sliding tackle cut it off.

Lugano got up immediately after breaking the ball and watched for only a few tenths of a second before smashing the ball out to Ricardo on the left.

"São Paulo Kick Break......" said the Colombian commentator nonchalantly.