Gustavo Gómez strikes as Palmeiras stay top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Palmeiras beat Athletico Paranaense 1-0 to stay top. In the 15th minute, Gustavo Gómez converted after a corner to put the hosts ahead. Porco played virtually the entire second half with 10 men after Murilo received a second yellow and was sent off (47.). Carlos Miguel produced three saves, anchoring Verdão through a tight contest. Verdão host Jacuipense in the Copa do Brasil next, while Athletico-PR host Atlético Goianiense in the same competition.

Player of the Match: Gustavo Gómez scored the decisive goal and led the back line with three clearances and three interceptions.

Stat of the Match: Porco won nine corners to Athletico-PR's three, a snapshot of steady territorial pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Verdão recorded 51.0% possession and 82.0% passing accuracy, enough control to manage the game. Furacão made 18 tackles and 26 clearances, yet fashioned only 3 shots on target from 9 attempts. Murilo's second half dismissal shifted the balance, and a late VAR review yielded no penalty for Athletico-PR.