Luighi scores, Palmeiras reach U20 last 16 with win over Sertãozinho | OneFootball

The Under-20 team of Palmeiras defeated Sertãozinho 2-0, this Friday (12), at the Football Academy 2, in Guarulhos, in the return match of the second phase of the category's Paulista Championship. The goals from the Academy's youngsters were scored by Luighi and Gilberto.

In the first match between the teams, Palmeiras had also defeated Sertãozinho 2-0, at the Frederico Dalmaso Stadium, in Sertãozinho. The Palestra's opponent in the round of 16 will be determined at the end of all the matches valid for the second phase.

The green team has already played 17 matches in the tournament, with 14 wins, one draw and two losses, scoring 65 goals and conceding 11 - the team's top scorer is Agner, with six goals. The Verdão has the best overall campaign in the Paulista.

Palmeiras is in pursuit of the 14th Paulista Under-20 title, 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, Verdão won the four-time Brazilian Under-20 Championship, being consecutive two-time champions. The title came over Red Bull Bragantino, on penalties, at Allianz Parque, after two draws.

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