Palmeiras beat Referência again, reach Paulista Under-20 quarter-finals | OneFootball

The Palmeiras U-20 team defeated Referência 3-0 on Friday (26), at the Arena Crefisa Barueri, in the return match of the quarterfinals of the Paulista Championship in the category. The goals from the Academy's youngsters were scored by Riquelme Fillipi, Arthur, and André Lucas.

The opponent of Palmeiras in the quarterfinals of the Paulista U-20 will be determined at the end of all matches valid for the round of 16.

The green team has already played 19 matches in the tournament, with 16 wins, one draw, and two losses, scoring 70 goals and conceding 11 - the team's top scorer is Agner, with six goals. Verdão has the best overall campaign in the Paulista.

Palmeiras is going for their 14th title in the Paulista U-20, having won six of the last eight editions of the tournament. In 2023, the Academy's youngsters were crowned champions by beating São Paulo, winning both final matches.

In August, the Verdão won the fourth title of the U-20 Brazilian Championship, being consecutive champions. The title came over Red Bull Bragantino, on penalties, at Allianz Parque, after two draws.

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