Palmeiras beat Grêmio, extend lead atop women’s Brasileirão | OneFootball

This Friday, Palmeiras defeated Grêmio 2-1 at Estádio Francisco Novelletto in Porto Alegre, in the second round of the Brazilian Women's Championship, and extended their lead at the top of the table.

Table Situation

With this result, Palmeiras sits in first place on the table, with six points. Grêmio, on the other hand, is second to last, still with zero points.

📋 Match Summary

🔵 GRÊMIO 1 X 2 PALMEIRAS 🟢

🏆 Competition: 2nd round of the Brazilian Women's Championship 🏟️ Venue: Estádio Francisco Novelletto, in Porto Alegre 📅 Date: February 20, 2026 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (Brasília time) Yellow cards: Giovaninha, Leidiane (Grêmio); Lorena Benítez, Ingryd (Palmeiras)

Goals

Brena, 18′ of the 1st half (Palmeiras) Bia Zaneratto, 34′ of the 1st half (Palmeiras) Brenda, 25′ of the 2nd half (Grêmio)

How was the match?

Palmeiras was superior at the start of the match and opened the scoring at 18 minutes. Brena received a cross and rose above the defense to head the ball, but it hit the crossbar. On the rebound, the ball fell to her again and she found the back of the net.

Palmeiras’ second goal came at 34 minutes of the first half. Brena took advantage of a mistake by Grêmio’s defense and set up Bia Zaneratto in the box. The number 10 finished first time to extend the lead.

In the second half, Grêmio managed to hold back the Palmeiras attack and cut the deficit. At 25 minutes, Brenda took advantage of a loose ball in the box and finished low to beat Kathe Tapia.

Lineups

🔵 GRÊMIO

Raissa, Dani Barão, Rodríguez, Day Silva, Camila Arrieta (Allyne), Amanda Brunner (Kika Moreno), Rafa Marques, Iara (Maria), Camila Pini (Brenda Woch), Giovaninha, Leidiane (Rodríguez) Coach: Cyro Leães

🟢 PALMEIRAS

Kate Tapia, Poliana, Fe Palermo (Greicy), Brena Carolina (Ana Guzmán), Bia Zaneratto, Taina Maranhão (Gláucia), Pati Maldaner, Andressinha (Lorena Benítez), Duda Santos, Raissa Bahia and Rhay Coutinho (Ingryd Lima) Coach: Rosana Augusto

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