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Palmeiras edges Sao Paulo in a thrilling match
Sao Paulo, Brazil – Palmeiras emerged victorious against Sao Paulo with a 3-2 scoreline in a captivating and action-packed encounter at the Allianz Parque. The match was characterized by the intensity of both teams, who fought tooth and nail for the win until the final whistle.
Palmeiras opened the scoring in the 55th minute through Flaco Lopez. Sao Paulo responded in the 72nd minute with a goal from Luciano, but Palmeiras regained the lead in the 90th minute with another strike from Flaco Lopez.
Sao Paulo attempted to equalize in the closing stages, but Luciano was sent off for a second yellow card in the 90th minute, effectively sealing their fate.
Palmeiras dominated possession (53%), had more shots (24) and corner kicks (6). However, Sao Paulo managed to keep the match competitive throughout.
The match was officiated by Raphael Claus, who cautioned three Palmeiras players and three Sao Paulo players. Additionally, Luciano of Sao Paulo received a red card.
Palmeiras: 53% possession, 24 shots (8 on target, 10 off target), 6 corners, 16 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Sao Paulo: 47% possession, 8 shots (4 on target, 4 off target), 1 corner, 12 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 1 red card
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Substitutions sao paulo: at minute 11 Patryck came in and Ferreirinha went out., at minute 60 Lucas Moura came in and Joao Moreira went out., at minute 60 Luciano came in and Michel Araujo went out., at minute 67 A. Franco came in and Patryck went out., at minute 82 Luiz Gustavo came in and Rodrigo Nestor went out., at minute 82 Jonathan Calleri came in and Andre Silva went out.
Substitutions palmeiras: at minute 71 Felipe Anderson came in and Estevao went out., at minute 71 Vanderlan came in and Caio Paulista went out., at minute 71 A. Moreno came in and Ze Rafael went out., at minute 81 Mauricio came in and Raphael Veiga went out., at minute 81 Romulo came in and Lazaro went out., at minute 87 Rony came in and R. Rios went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Palmeiras
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