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Copinha Group Stage Nears Finish as Corinthians Top Group, Palmeiras Hit 9, Fluminense Through

Final matches are locking in knockout berths, with giants advancing and a major upset altering expectations for the bracket.

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Overview

  • Corinthians beat XV de Jaú 3–2 to finish unbeaten on seven points and claim first place in Group 8, awaiting a Group 7 opponent in the round of 64.
  • Palmeiras crushed Batalhão-TO 9–0 at Arena Barueri to clinch advancement, highlighted by 16-year-old Eduardo Conceição’s four goals and two assists and a hat-trick from Sorriso.
  • Fluminense reached six points with a 1–0 win over Brasiliense via Juan Palacios and later secured qualification when Sfera drew with Água Santa, setting up a Sunday closer against Sfera.
  • Coritiba were knocked out after a 2–0 loss to Meia Noite, while Ponte Preta advanced from the same group with a perfect record.
  • Saturday’s schedule features São Paulo, Santos, Cruzeiro, Ceará and Fortaleza seeking to confirm group leadership, with games carried on Record, X Sports and CazéTV/Paulistão YouTube.