Maurício double powers Palmeiras as leaders stay clear | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Palmeiras beat Coritiba 3-1 in the Brasileirão at the Couto Pereira. In the ninth minute, Maurício finished from the centre of the box after a Ramón Sosa pass. Maurício's second (19.) put Palestra in command by the break. Coxa-Branca registered 17 attempts and 51.2% possession, yet the cutting edge deserted them. After the restart, Sosa added a third from outside the area (67.) before Paulo Roberto replied (68.), and Palestra remain top with Atlético Mineiro to visit next while Coxa head to RB Bragantino.

Player of the Match: Maurício delivered a first half brace from four shots on target and completed 37 accurate passes, driving attacks for Verdão.

Stat of the Match: Josue made eight key passes, the game's chief creator.

Three Things We Learned: Carlos Miguel produced five saves, keeping Palestra calm when pressed after the interval. Verdão finished with 31 clearances, reflecting disciplined defending under pressure. Joaquin Piquerez supplied one assist and seven successful final third passes, providing reliable width.