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2mo ago

Palmeiras Take 3-0 Lead as Copa do Brasil First Legs Leave Most Ties Open

A big first‑leg margin forces Fortaleza to win by four clear goals to advance and turns midweek returns into aggressive, decisive matches.

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Overview

  • Palmeiras beat Fortaleza 3-0 on Sunday with all goals in the second half scored by Maurício, Jhon Arias and Flaco López, giving the São Paulo side a commanding first‑leg advantage.
  • Coach Abel Ferreira said he will rotate for the return in Cuiabá and confirmed Vitor Roque and Flaco López as starters to manage minutes after World Cup duty.
  • Internacional opened its tie with a 2-0 home win over Corinthians at Beira‑Rio and travels to the Neo Química Arena holding a narrow edge for the second leg.
  • Several other ties remain undecided after scoreless first legs and a 1-1 Mirassol–Grêmio draw that increased pressure on Grêmio coach Luís Castro ahead of returns.
  • The Palmeiras match drew criticism when defender Murilo received only a yellow card for a tactical foul and VAR did not intervene while clubs balance financial choices such as Fortaleza selling home field rights and the R$4 million quarterfinal prize that shapes teams’ tactics.