Palmeiras edge Flu as early burst sends them top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Palmeiras beat Fluminense 2-1 at Arena Crefisa Barueri. In the ninth minute, Vitor Roque converted a penalty after he was fouled by Fábio. Allan Andrade Elias doubled the lead with a precise finish (13.). Luciano Acosta pulled one back (40.), but despite 65.0% possession and 18 attempts, Flu could not break through again. Verdão host São Paulo in the Paulista semi-finals next, while Flu visit Vasco da Gama in the Carioca.

Player of the Match: Carlos Miguel made six saves, repeatedly thwarting Flu's late pressure to preserve Verdão's advantage.

Stat of the Match: Flu registered 18 attempts, yet found the net only once, underscoring pressure without payoff.

Three Things We Learned: Porco were clinical, posting a 46.2% shot accuracy from six efforts on target. Tricolor Carioca controlled the ball with 65.0% possession and forced 11 corners, but lacked a second decisive moment. Allan won nine possessions and completed 18 of 20 passes, adding a composed finish to a dominant midfield display.