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Coming into the match, critics had been vocal about coach Zubeldia's reluctance to field youngsters from the base. However, the decision to introduce two players who previously triumphed at the Copa do Brasil significantly paid off. Rian Francisco emerged as the star of the game, scoring the decisive goal that propelled São Paulo to victory. The team fielded a largely reserve squad, which initially faced challenges, notably conceding a goal that many attributed to the synthetic pitch conditions.