Stats show Palmeiras dominance in win over Portuguesa | OneFootball

It wasn’t a dream performance, but it was enough to start the season: Palmeiras defeated Portuguesa 1-0 this Saturday at Canindé, in the Campeonato Paulista. The only goal of the match was scored by Luighi, securing three points for Verdão.

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The victory showcased Palmeiras’ strength, as they are one of the favorites for the state title. According to SofaScore data, Palmeiras had 59% possession compared to Lusa’s 41% and created two big chances, while the home team had one. In shots, Palmeiras’ superiority was clear: 18 to 9.

Portuguesa, however, stood out in tackles (14 to 12) and maintained defensive solidity. The match was scrappy in terms of fouls: 18 committed by Palmeiras and 16 by Lusa. For cards, the home team received four yellows and one red (Igor Torres), while Verdão had two yellows.

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