'There was a big change in Sao Paulo's starting line-up compared to the previous games.

"They still lined up today with the same 4231 formation, with the same four players in the front, but the midfielder Ricardinho's partner has become the youngster Marco. Antonio, who also started for Sao Paulo for the first time. ”

"At left-back, last season's main player Gustavo. There was no starter in Neri, and in his place was the new youngster Fabiano. Rodriguez. Gyan returned to the centre-back position, the other being Lugano. At right-back, Leonardo is a player who is more accustomed to the position of right midfielder, with strong assist ability but weak defensively. ”

"It looks like Sao Paulo is going to play Santos away from home."

After watching the game for a few minutes, the commentator Oliveira corrected his previous statement: "Judging from the running position on the field, the formation of Sao Paulo today is not 4231, but a 4132. Ricardo is more of a striker close to the left than a left wing-back. Kaka was positioned farther to the left than usual, often attacking on the left flank, giving up the middle for Ricardinho to plug in. ”

'It's clear Sao Paulo are looking for a win and their formation is aggressive. Maybe we'll see a good goal-scoring shootout. ”

However, the goal was not seen, and the yellow cards were flying all over the sky.

In the fifth minute of the game, Ricardo tried to break through with the ball, but was tackled from behind by Almeida with an exaggerated action, and the opponent received a yellow card.

Just four minutes later, in order to disrupt Santos' counter-attacking chance, Marco Murphy was defeated. Antonio pulled down Diego from behind and also received a yellow card.

And that's just the beginning. As the game heated up, the action on both sides became louder and louder. Luis elbowed Fabiano to eat the Topaz card when he jumped up for the top, and then Gyan was booked for pushing Elano from behind during the aerial battle.

In the first half alone, Sao Paulo received six yellow cards, more than half of the players were yellowed, and Ricardo was also carded for his retaliatory action after being kicked down by Renato.

Santos, who played at home, didn't get much better, receiving a total of four yellow cards.

At the end of the first half, the commentator said: "We were expecting to see a good game, but the coaches of both sides invariably adopted foul tactics and constantly interrupted the rhythm of the game, making it difficult for both sides to play a smooth offensive coordination. Until the end of the first half, the score was still 0:0. ”

'Both players showed some individual skills, but it was difficult for both players to really threaten. The most threatening attack of the first half belonged to Santos, with Robinho and Elano linking up in the Sao Paulo penalty area and facing the goalkeeper directly, but Robinho's shot was interfered with by Lugano, and the ball hit Lugano's leg and refracted to the post. ”

'Sao Paulo also had a couple of good chances, Leonardo crossed for Fabiano, but Fabiano's header went wide. And Ricardo's free-kick was also a threat, but Fabio was also a threat. Costa reacted quickly and slapped the ball out. ”

'In the first half, it was 47 per cent to 53 per cent and the home team was in front. It can be seen that São Paulo has a slight advantage. The shot ratio was 6:8, Santos 2 on target, Sao Paulo 3, all about the same. Corners Santos scored 4 and Sao Paulo 2. The number of fouls, Santos 19, Sao Paulo one less foul, only 18, but the yellow card is two more for Sao Paulo. ”

'It was a very intense first half and hopefully we can bring something different after the two sides make adjustments.'

"Torreo, what are your predictions for the second half?"

Commentator Torreo said: "Judging from what was shown in the first half, the managers of both sides tended to attack, trying to get all three points, and they were all very aggressive lineups. At the same time, they are afraid of the opponent's attack. ”

"So you can see that both sides are disrupting the opponent's offensive rhythm by going out of their way to press and foul the game."

"So the tactical intentions of the two managers in attack are almost impossible to achieve. In the first half, both teams relied on the individual ability of their stars to initiate the attack. ”

'I think it's going to go on in the second half until both teams are down in fitness and can't press all the time.'

Oliveira smiled and asked, "So which team do you think can win in the end?" ”

Torreo hesitated for a moment before saying, "Personally, I'm more optimistic about Santos winning." They have no Copa Libertadores mission this season, they are more fit and they are playing at home again. ”

Rojas, meanwhile, said with a serious look in the dressing room: "If we continue to play like this, we will probably taste the bitter fruit of defeat." ”

The players were silent, and in fact although the first half was very close to each other, Sao Paulo dominated the first 25 minutes of the game, while Santos dominated the second 20 minutes.

If this trend continues, Sao Paulo could indeed lose.

And the whole Sao Paulo team was saddled with 6 yellow cards, and if any of these 6 people received another yellow card, the consequences would be unimaginable. It was a detonator that could detonate at any moment, undoing the efforts of the entire São Paulo team.

Rojas's countermeasure: substitutions. Defender Alessandro replaces youngster Marco. Antonio, central defender Giulio. Santos replaces Gian. At least solve the hidden dangers in the middle first.

'In the second half we had to control the tempo and not be led by the nose. Riccardo, Richie (Kaka's nickname), you all have to move backwards. Ricardo you play in midfield, Ricci you go back to midfield and Ricardinho controls the midfield. ”

Both Ricardo and Kaka nodded.

"The two full-backs should be resolute in assisting, and the local area will be formed to play more and play less."

Ricardo was thoughtful. Although Rojas's usual coaching style is more cautious and conservative, he is not lacking in madness when it is time to be crazy.

Away challenge Santos, if it is replaced by Osvaldo, it must be based on defense and waiting for the opportunity to counterattack.

But Rojas dared to set up only a full-time defensive midfielder to free up Ricardinho to organize the attack.

And Ricardinho's activity forced the opponent to send a special person to mark, coupled with the activity of Kaka and Ricardo, which disrupted the opponent's midfield alive, so that the opponent could not organize the attack well.

Up to now, the contest between the two sides is no longer a contest of head coach tactics, and any tactics are useless at this time.

The game has become a contest of pure talent between players on both sides.

Whichever side has the better talent, the one who can find opportunities in this chaotic battle, will win.