Before the ball rolled on December 12, 1993, San Paolo was already a world champion team, after all, a year earlier, they had beaten the feared Barcelona 2-1, coming from behind to win the title. To defend the crown, the Tricolor had to become two-time champions of the Copa Libertadores (with the biggest defeat to date in the final of that tournament, 5-1 against Universidad Católica) and travel once again to Japan, where in this occasion they would face the powerful Milan.
MAGAZINES ABOUT A CONQUEST
Perhaps many did not believe that Sao Paulo could defeat two football teams in the most critically important tournament played between clubs. Surely only those who did not know the work of Telê Santana and the category and dedication of players like Zetti, Cerezo, Leonardo and Palhinha, among others.
With the ball flowing,it was clear that the San Paolo team would not be intimidated,despite Milan’s scares and flashes in the area of the Brazilian defense,when it hit the crossbar in the 13th minute of the first half.
Without nervousness, the Tricolore played the ball well. Not with the intention of wasting time: every touch was aimed at finding the best positioned partner – and this one never stood still! All the players looked for the move, offering a play option to whoever held the ball briefly, because, if they didn’t want to hear a shout from Telê, they would have to pass it in a maximum of two touches.
And so San Paolo’s first goal was born, scored by Palhinha: without any opponent even touching the ball.
In the second half the Azzurri got back up immediatly so as not to lose control of the game and, after three minutes, they equalized through Massaro, after an action that began with a throw-in and a ball thrown into the goal. AC Milan striker.
The Tricolore was responsible for maintaining the same offensive and dynamic scheme that destabilized the Milanese team - which did not see the color of the ball. In this way, San Paolo regained the lead in the scoreboard, now with Cerezo, and, once again, the Rossoneri were unable to interfere in the game.
But the opposing team, in addition to having great technique, was also tenacious.The wear and tear of the Tricolori, who ran at 100% for practically the entire match, began to be felt in the final minutes. In the 35th minute Milan equalized again, this time with Papin in a well-tested area play.
when everything seemed to indicate an extension of the decision, in another 30 minutes of a match in which the San Paolo team had already committed all it’s forces, fate took over in the most decisive move of the match, sealing history forever: Müller, with a masterful backheel (unfortunatly for goalkeeper Rossi) defined the victory for San Paolo in the 41st minute.
Without time for anything else, everyone present at the National Stadium in Tokyo knew that the Champion would not lose his crown there. São Paulo Futebol Clube became club world champions twice!
CELEBRATIONS GALLERY
EBOOK ON THE TOURNAMENT
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THE GAME CARD
12.12.1993
Tokyo (Japan)
Tokyo National Stadium
Associazione Calcio MILAN 2 X 3 SÃO PAULO Futebol Clube
ACM: Rossi; Panucci, Baresi, Costacurta and Maldini; Albertini (Orlando, 34’/2), Desailly and Donadoni; Massaro, Papin and Raducioiu (Tassotti, 34’/2). Coach: Fabio Capello.
Goal: Massaro, 3’/2; Papin, 35’/2
SPFC: Zetti; Cafu, Válber, Ronaldão (captain) and André Luiz; Doriva, Dinho, Toninho Cerezo and Leonardo; Palhinha (Juninho, 19’/2) and Müller.Coach: telê Santana.
Goal: palhinha, 19’/1; toninho Cerezo, 14’/2; Müller, 41’/2
Referee: Joël Quinou (France)
Assistant 1: Park Hae Yong (south Korea)
Assistant 2: Yamaguchi Mor
THE CHAMPIONS
THE TECHNICIAN
This space is not enough to describe everything this great coach did for the club. Telê played for the Tricolor twice (1973 and 1990-1996) and is the most successful coach in the history of San Paolo. In total, ten official titles were won, including two titles in the Copa Libertadores da América and the Mundial interclubes, which raised the name of São Paulo FC to a level never achieved before. An eternal idol of the fans,who still sings his name in the team’s matches,his trademark was the discipline he imposed on his team. All in favor of technical perfection, achieved through constant training and rigid conduct.
1973 and 1990 – 1996
Birth: 07/26/1931
Death: 04/21/2006
Titles won at SPFC: Interclub World Champion 1992 and 1993; the Copa Libertadores da América of 1992 and 1993 and the Supercopa Sulamericano of 1993; of the Recopa Sulamericana in 1993 and 1994, of the Brazilian Championship in 1991 and of the Campeonato Paulista in 1991 and 1992.
For the 30th anniversary of the title, the two-time world champions were presented with
in 2023, with a diamond ring
CHAMPIONS POSTER
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By Michael Serra / João farah Historical Archive
What were the key moments in the 1993 Intercontinental Cup match between São paulo FC and AC Milan?
The content you provided seems to detail a notable event in football history, specifically the São Paulo Futebol clube’s participation and victory in the Intercontinental Cup held in 1993. Here’s a cohesive summary of the major points from the information:
1993 Intercontinental Cup Overview
- Date and Location: December 12, 1993, at the Tokyo National Stadium, Japan.
- Match result: São Paulo FC defeated AC Milan with a score of 3-2.
Match Details
- AC Milan Lineup:
– Goalkeeper: Rossi
– Defenders: Panucci,Baresi,Costacurta,Maldini
– Midfielders: Albertini (substituted by Orlando),Desailly,Donadoni
– Forwards: Massaro,Papin,Raducioiu (substituted by Tassotti)
– Coach: Fabio capello
– Goals: Massaro (3rd minute),Papin (35th minute).
- São Paulo FC Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Zetti
- Defenders: Cafu, Válber, Ronaldão (captain), André Luiz
– Midfielders: Doriva, dinho, Toninho Cerezo, Leonardo
– Forwards: Palhinha (substituted by Juninho), Müller
– Coach: Telê Santana
– Goals: Palhinha (19th minute), Toninho Cerezo (14th minute), Müller (41st minute).
- Referee: Joël Quinou (France).
Key Highlights
- São Paulo FC had a strong performance under the management of Telê Santana, who is noted as one of the club’s most successful coaches, having led them to numerous titles.
- To commemorate their achievements, the two-time world champion players were honored in 2023 with diamond rings on the 30th anniversary of their title.
Additional Resources
- Ebooks: Links to ebooks discussing the tournament and players involved were mentioned, providing further insights into the history of the matches and the players’ contributions.
- Images: There are several notable images linked to the tournament’s promotional material, ticket, and other memorabilia.
This historic match added to São Paulo FC’s legacy as one of Brazil’s leading football clubs, underlining their prominence in international club football during the early 1990s.
