Palmeiras beat Botafogo-SP, lead race for Paulista U20 semi-final | OneFootball

The Under-20 team of Palmeiras defeated Botafogo-SP by 1 to 0, this Friday (03), at the Santa Cruz Stadium, in Ribeirão Preto, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the category's Paulista Championship. The goal of the Academy's Creations was scored by Rodrigo.

As it has a superior campaign to the opponent's, Palmeiras decides the duel at home. The second match between the two teams takes place on the 13th (Monday), at 3 pm (Brasília time), at the Crefisa Barueri Arena.

The green team has already played 20 matches in the tournament, with 17 wins, one draw and two losses, totaling 71 goals scored and 11 conceded - the team's top scorer is Agner, with six goals. 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 Creations were crowned champions by beating São Paulo, winning both final matches.

Upcoming Palmeiras matches

São Paulo x Palmeiras – Brazilian Championship – 5/10 (Sunday), 4 pm (Brasília time)

Palmeiras x Juventude – Brazilian Championship – 11/10 (Saturday), 7 pm (Brasília time)

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