Palmeiras edge Sertãozinho, lead Paulista U20 second round | OneFootball

The Under-20 team of Palmeiras defeated Sertãozinho 2-0 this Saturday (06), at Estádio Frederico Dalmaso, in Sertãozinho, in the first leg of the second phase of the Paulista Championship for the category. The goals for the Crias da Academia were scored by Marcio Vitor and Diogo.

Since they have a better record than their opponent, Palmeiras will play the second leg at home. The second match between the teams will take place next Friday (12), at 3:00 PM (Brasília time), at Academia de Futebol 2, in Guarulhos.

The alviverde team has already played 16 matches in the tournament, with 13 wins, one draw, and two losses, totaling 63 goals scored and 11 conceded – the team’s top scorer is Agner, with six goals. Palestra holds the best overall record in the Paulista.

Palmeiras is aiming for their 14th Paulista Under-20 title, having won six of the last eight editions of the tournament. In 2023, the Crias da Academia were crowned champions by beating São Paulo, winning both legs of the final.

In August, Verdão claimed their fourth Under-20 Brazilian Championship title, becoming back-to-back champions. The title came against Red Bull Bragantino, on penalties, at Allianz Parque, after two draws.

Upcoming Palmeiras matches

Palmeiras vs Internacional – Brazilian Championship – 9/13 – 6:30 PM (Brasília time)

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