Palmeiras edge Botafogo-SP, lead Paulista U20 quarter-finals | OneFootball

The under-20 team of Palmeiras defeated Botafogo-SP, by 1 to 0, on Friday afternoon, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Paulista Championship. Rodrigo scored the only goal of the match that took place at Santa Cruz Stadium, in Ribeirão Preto (SP). With the result, Verdão takes a lead for a spot in the State semifinals.

What now?

Palmeiras and Botafogo-SP will face each other again on October 13, at 3 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Crefisa Barueri. The team led by coach Lucas Andrade, which has the best campaign of the competition, will decide at home.

How was the match?

Palmeiras opened the scoring at the 26th minute of the first half. Riquelme Fillipi was launched in the attack, had freedom to control, advance and pass to Rodrigo, who was arriving on the right. The number 2 received the ball in the penalty area, adjusted the ball and released a left-footed shot to bulge the net.

Kauan Lima saves Palmeiras

At the beginning of the second half, Diogo knocked down Pedrinho in the area and the referee awarded a penalty to Botafogo-SP. Cauã Lucas took the penalty and saw Kauan Lima make a great save to prevent the tie.

Red card in stoppage time

Close to the end of the match, Penha, Botafogo-SP's number 10, committed a hard foul on Halerrandrio, who was on the attack, and received a straight red card. Thus, he will be missing for Pantera in the return match.

📋 Match Summary

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🏆 Competition: Quarterfinals of the Paulista Under-20 Championship (First leg) 🏟️ Location: Santa Cruz Stadium, Ribeirão Preto (SP) 📅 Date: October 3, 2025 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 5 pm (Brasília time)

Goal

⚽ Rodrigo, at the 26′ of the 1st half (Palmeiras)

Next match for Palmeiras under-20

Match: Palmeiras x Botafogo-SP Competition: Quarterfinals of the Paulista Under-20 Championship (Second leg) Date: October 13, 2025 (Friday) Time: at 3 pm (Brasília time) Location: Arena Crefisa Barueri

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