On Wednesday (4), Palmeiras gained the upper hand in the Paulista Championship final.
The team, managed by Abel Ferreira, secured a 1-0 victory against Novorizontino at Arena Barueri.
Flaco López netted the lone goal of the match in the first half.
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Novorizontino also had a chance to equalize but missed a penalty, which was saved by goalkeeper Carlos Miguel.
Match Overview
As anticipated, Palmeiras dominated possession and was frequently present in the attacking zone.
However, it was challenging for Abel Ferreira’s side to convert that dominance into genuine threats on goal.
Novorizontino approached the game fearlessly, applying strong marking as they aimed to regain possession and launch quick counterattacks.
The first attempt on goal from Palmeiras came at the 35-minute mark and found the back of the net.
Flaco López fired a low shot from outside the box that evaded Jordi, marking his seventh goal of the 2026 season.
Novorizontino had a significant opportunity to level the score with a penalty before halftime.
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After Andreas Pereira’s error in play buildup, Vinícius Paiva seized the ball and was fouled in the area.
During the penalty, Carlos Miguel remained centrally positioned and successfully denied Robson’s attempt.
Palmeiras looked to extend their lead early in the second half with a header from Gustavo Gómez, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
The Verdão continued to search for a second goal but created limited opportunities.
Meanwhile, the interior team of São Paulo consistently pressured the home side, keeping the deficit to just one goal.
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