Lewis Debuts for São Paulo – Brazilian Serie A Lewis Debuts for São Paulo – Brazilian Serie A
Lewis Debuts for São Paulo – Brazilian Serie A

September 16, 2024

Lewis Debuts for São Paulo – Brazilian Serie A

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Northern Ireland defender Jamal Lewis made history over the weekend by becoming the first British player representing the prestigious Brazilian club São Paulo. This significant achievement marks a milestone in Lewis’s career and the broader context of British players venturing into Brazilian football, a league known for its rich history and passionate following. Lewis’s journey reflects his ambition and determination to succeed at the highest levels of the sport, showcasing his skills on an international platform.

The 26-year-old, who recently joined the Serie A team on a season-long loan from Newcastle United earlier this month, debuted when he came off the bench in the 73rd minute during Sunday’s 1-0 triumph against Cruzeiro. His introduction to the match was highly anticipated, and he contributed to the team’s overall performance, helping to secure the vital victory. This debut highlights his potential to impact a new environment and emphasizes the growing trend of players seeking opportunities abroad to enhance their careers and gain valuable experience.

In other news on the goalscoring front, Joely Andrews found the back of the net in Hearts’ commanding 3-0 victory at home against Aberdeen in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. This remarkable performance by Andrews was a critical factor in the team’s success, demonstrating her ability to deliver when it matters most. The win solidified Hearts’ position in second place as they continue to compete fiercely for the title. Their current standing, trailing Rangers only on goal difference, reflects the competitive nature of the league and sets the stage for an exciting conclusion to the season as both teams vie for supremacy.

“It’s been a good start,” admitted Andrews, who has now scored three goals in seven games since her move to Edinburgh. “We had a great result last week so it was important we continued to build on that and it’s always nice to be amongst the goals.

“I’ve learned loads from being here and getting the opportunity to train full-time will definitely help improve my game.”

Meanwhile, Enniskillen native Casey Howe made her long-awaited debut for Nottingham Forest Women, stepping onto the pitch as a substitute in the match’s closing moments. She came off the bench to play the final three minutes in a tightly contested 1-1 draw against Burnley Women. In this match, Burnley showcased the talents of Brenna McPartlan, who was included in their starting lineup, adding an extra layer of competition to the encounter. Howe’s debut marks an important milestone in her career and highlights her potential to contribute to her team’s success in the league moving forward.

In the English Premier League, Conor Bradley made his fourth consecutive substitute appearance as Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest.

Several players had starting roles in the Championship, including George Saville, Ciaron Brown, Ali McCann—who made his first start of the season—Shea Charles, Trai Hume, and Daniel Ballard. Unfortunately, Ballard’s day ended on a sour note as he inadvertently scored an own goal, contributing to Sunderland’s narrow 3-2 loss to Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle. 

Regrettably, Rooney was unable to call upon his injured goalkeeper Conor Hazard, who is sidelined until December following ankle surgery.

In League One, Eoin Toal and Dion Charles faced a frustrating weekend as they both started for Bolton Wanderers in their 4-0 loss at home to Huddersfield Town. Callum Marshall played a key role for Huddersfield, contributing an assist for their first goal of the match.

Speaking to the club website after the game, Town boss and former Northern Ireland international Michael Duff said: “Callum gives you what Callum does, runs, chases, presses everything and has got some quality as well.” 

Lastly, former Larne striker Lee Bonis is still on the hunt for his first goal, having played a complete 90 minutes for Dutch club ADO Den Haag during their 2-0 loss away to Den Bosch. This marked his third full match without finding the back of the net.

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