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The Flow of the Match
Given the lead that São Paulo established at various points in the game, many expected them to secure a solid victory. The sequence was promising initially, with São Paulo taking the lead at 1-0 and later moving ahead 3-2. Even with a strong attack fronted by players like Lucas Moura and Caleri, the team could not maintain its advantage. Instead, Velo Clube put up a fight, responding with decisive counterattacks that led to a series of equalizers, ultimately resulting in a 3-3 deadlock.