Eduardo and Sorriso shine as Palmeiras hit record Copinha win | OneFootball

The Palmeiras thrashed Batalhão-TO 9-0 this Thursday (8), in the São Paulo Junior Football Cup, at Arena Crefisa Barueri, during the second round of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup, equaling their biggest win in the history of the Copinha. The goals of the victory were scored by Eduardo, four times, Sorriso, three times, Victor Gabriel, and Coutinho. (See the full match report below).

This was Palmeiras' biggest win in the Copinha. The result matches the score obtained in 2025, in the 9-0 victory over Náutico-RR, in the first round of the group stage, also in Barueri – the goals were scored by Luighi (twice), Riquelme Fillipi, Benedetti, Figueiredo, Thalys (twice), Agner, and Sorriso.

They Shine

The star of the match was Eduardo Conceição. The 16-year-old number 10, who just turned in December, scored four goals and provided two assists in his first start in the Copinha and for the Under-20 – in the debut against Monte Roraima, the number 10 came on in the second half and debuted in the Under-20 category. Sorriso, with three goals, was also a standout.

With the result, the Verdão is on track for the second phase. The alviverde team leads group 27 with six points, two victories, and a +11 goal difference, followed by Monte Roraima-RR and Remo, both with three points and both with a 0 goal difference. Batalhão is at the bottom, still scoreless.

45 Minutes Enough and Eduardo's Show

Batalhão, defying the statistics, managed to balance the match and hold Palmeiras until the 18th minute of the first half. The Military Police team, however, was breached for the first time at 18 minutes, when Sorriso opened the scoring with an individual play.

From then on, the goal-scoring spree had a name: Eduardo Conceição. The 16-year-old number 10 took control of the match. First, he assisted Victor Gabriel, who took the opportunity to extend the lead. Shortly after, the number 10 himself scored a brilliant goal by lobbing the defender before finishing.

After the third goal, the game was interrupted by a scuffle that ended with one expulsion on each side: Arthur, Palmeiras' left-back, and Acklla, Batalhão's midfielder.

With tempers settled, Eduardo Conceição was decisive again. He delivered a precise cross for Coutinho to head in the team's fourth goal. Before the break, the 16-year-old shone again by capitalizing on a pass, letting the ball go through his legs, evading the defense, and skillfully scoring past the goalkeeper.

During the first half, the Palmeiras team had two goals disallowed. At 14 minutes, with Sorriso, but the referee called offside and also a ball out of play at the start of the move. And at 31 minutes, when Victor Gabriel completed a good team play, but the referee disallowed the goal for the forward's offside.

Dominance

Palmeiras did not slow down in the second half. At 9 minutes, a prelude of what was to come. Eduardo appeared in the area after a cross from the left and shot wide, facing the goal.

But Eduardo was inspired. At 12 minutes, he exchanged passes with Sabóia on the right. The full-back crossed, and Sorriso scored the sixth goal of the game and his second of the match.

At 17 minutes, Eduardo Conceição's third. After a play on the left, the number 10 received in the area, dribbled past the defender, and finished strongly. Three minutes later, his fourth, again in great style: the number 10 received from Sorriso and lobbed the opposing goalkeeper.

Verdão had more chances. At 29 minutes, Hugo managed to score, but the referee disallowed the goal for offside. In the next move, Kauã Lira hit the post.

What's Next?

Verdão is on track for the second phase. The alviverde team leads group 27 with six points (two victories), followed by Monte Roraima-RR and Remo, both with three. Batalhão is at the bottom, still scoreless.

The Palmeiras team needs a draw against Remo to qualify – even in case of defeat, they have high chances of qualifying. To be left out, they need to be defeated by Remo and Monte Roraima must thrash Batalhão – Remo and Roraima need to overcome a ten-goal difference with Palmeiras.

Now, Verdão returns to the field next Sunday (11) against Remo, at 11 am (Brasília time) at Arena Barueri for the third round of the first phase of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup.

The Academy's Creations are in pursuit of their third Copinha title. In 2022, Verdão won the tournament for the first time by thrashing Santos 4-0 in the final, at Allianz Parque, with goals from Endrick, Giovani, and Gabriel Silva (twice). The following year, they achieved the second championship with a 2-1 victory over América-MG in the final, at Canindé, with goals from Ruan Ribeiro and Patrick.

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