Palmeiras thrash Remo, seal Copinha progress with perfect record | OneFootball

The Palmeiras has qualified for the second phase of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup. The team from Palmeiras defeated Remo 3-0 and finished the group stage with a 100% success rate – three games and three victories. Juliano, Juan, and Sorriso scored the goals for Palmeiras.

The Palmeiras team topped Group 27, with nine points, 16 goals scored, and two conceded. Monte Roraima-RR came second, with six points and also qualified. Remo, with three points, and Batalhão-TO, with zero, were eliminated.

Now, the Verdão faces Vitória, the second place of Group 28, on Tuesday (13th). The time will be confirmed later by the São Paulo Football Federation. Monte Roraima and Flamengo-SP also face each other in the second phase and could be opponents of Alviverde in a potential third phase.

Calm first half

Virtually qualified – only a major defeat would take the spot from Verdão – Palmeiras entered the match with the reserve team, controlled the actions from the start, but didn't have great chances.

The team frequently circled Remo's area but was stopped by a line of six defenders.

The main chance was a shot by Felipe Teresa at 28 minutes. Rocha, at 30, also tried from a distance and posed a threat.

In injury time, there was a moment when Remo's defense got confused, and the ball was practically on the line until it was cleared by the defense. 0-0 at halftime.

Second half to decide

Palmeiras made five substitutions at halftime and returned with more energy to overcome the intense heat of Barueri. At 8 minutes, the team finally broke through Remo's defense. Juliano opened the scoring at Arena Barueri. Sorriso, who came on at halftime, crossed, Juan Gabriel, who also came on at halftime, set it up, and Juliano finished. 1-0.

Remo had little strength to attack. The team from Pará needed to win by two goals to qualify. Taking advantage of the opponent's weakness, Juan Gabriel extended the lead at 16 minutes.

Remo managed to threaten at 20, 21, and 26 minutes with three dangerous shots – one hit the post, and two forced Aranha to make saves. But that was it. At 35 minutes, the final numbers: Sorriso scored his! Receiving on the right wing, he invaded the area and unleashed a powerful shot to hit the net. 3-0 final score.

And now?

The Palmeiras team topped Group 27, with nine points, 16 goals scored, and two conceded. Now, Verdão faces Vitória, the second place of Group 28, on Tuesday (13th). If they advance, the opponent will come from the match between Flamengo-SP and Monte Roraima-RR.

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