On Wednesday (14/1), Monte Azul defeated Santo André 4-0 in a Paulistão Rivalo A2 second-round match at Estádio Bruno José Daniel. Wallace Moraes shone with a hat-trick, and Aruba added the fourth goal.
The match started in Monte Azul's favor, who opened the scoring in the second minute. Luiz Fernando took a free kick under the wall, the Santo André goalkeeper saved, and Wallace Moraes pushed the rebound into the net. At the 15th minute, the Ramalhão had a chance to equalize with Elvis, who missed an open goal. At the 27th minute, after another free kick hitting the wall, the ball was crossed from the right, and Wallace Moraes headed in for 2-0. In the second half, at the 20th minute, Wanderson carried the ball down the left, dribbled past three defenders, and was fouled in the box, earning a penalty. Wallace Moraes converted with a cross shot, scoring his third goal. At the 37th minute, Aruba started a play from midfield, advanced, was fouled by Felipe Santana, and scored from the penalty to seal 4-0. The game was broadcast live on Metropoles Esportes' YouTube. With the result, Monte Azul gains key points in the competition. The teams return to action on Sunday (18/1): Monte Azul versus Linense, and Santo André against XV de Piracicaba.
