Oyama recalls thrashing Palmeiras, sees Novorizontino alive in final | OneFootball

Novorizontino was defeated in the first leg of the Campeonato Paulista final. The team lost 1-0 to Palmeiras and will head to Estádio Jorge Ismael de Biasi needing a win to at least take the match to penalties. Luis Oyama lamented the missed chances by the team from the interior and emphasized that they are still in the race for the trophy.

“We needed to adjust some details and, when opportunities arise, score the goal. We are alive, we trust in our strength at home, and we are going after this title,” he told TNT Sports.

“A win takes it to penalties, so I think we have every chance to turn the score around and come out victorious. At home, we perform quite well. It's no coincidence that we scored four goals against them in the first game, so we have every condition,” he added.

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Match Situation

Any draw or another victory for Palmeiras secures the title for Abel Ferreira's team. Meanwhile, if Novorizontino wins by a one-goal difference, the decision goes to penalties. To claim the trophy, Tigre do Vale needs at least a 2-0 win.

Details of the Return Match

Match: Novorizontino vs. Palmeiras Competition: Campeonato Paulista (Final, second leg) Date and Time: March 8, 2026 (Sunday), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi, in Novo Horizonte (SP)

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