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Palmeiras Edge Vitória in 3-3 Copinha Thriller, Advance on Penalties After Disputed Call

The third-phase meeting with Flamengo-SP is slated for Thursday with time and venue to be confirmed by the FPF.

Overview

  • Palmeiras progressed 3-2 in a shootout after a 3-3 draw in Barueri on Tuesday in the Copinha second phase.
  • A frenetic finish featured four goals between the 33rd and 41st minutes as the teams traded late leads.
  • Victor Gabriel scored twice for Palmeiras, while Hiago, Gean and Alejandro Almaraz netted for Vitória, and Juan Gabriel grabbed a late equalizer for the hosts.
  • The shootout included a contentious miss by Vitória’s Gean that players argued had crossed the line after the save, but the referee did not award the goal.
  • Vitória missed three of five penalties, including a last attempt off the crossbar, sending Palmeiras through to face Flamengo-SP next.