The current champion, Palmeiras defeated Goais and is in the final of Cobina

the Palm trees He is the first to reach the finals of the Copa Sao Paulo 2023.

• In the first match, which took place at the Allianz Parque in Copenhagen, Palmeiras fans turned out in large numbers, with about 24,000 spectators.
• The first half had a goal for each side: Kevin, for Palmeiras, and Andrey, for Goias;
• In the second stage, defender Nolasco scored against the goal that ranked Palmeiras.
• The final match, against Santos or America, will take place at Allianz Park, on Wednesday (25).

the game

The first half of Phase One was a bit of a rollercoaster. With a slight dominance by Goiás, both teams were unable to threaten the opposing goalkeepers.

The first goal was from Palmeiras. Forward Kevin received it near the penalty area, set the ball inside and kicked it into the corner to open the scoring in the 25th minute. It was the striker’s fifth goal of the competition.

Without giving up, Goyas increased her pace. Wendel made a good move on the bottom line, crossed the marks, and risked the shot with almost no angle. This was Goyas’ first good chance in the match.

Goias equalized in the first half. And after a cross from the right, Andre headed in the net of Aranha, who was unable to avoid the Emerald’s goal in the 33rd minute.

The second half started hot. In the third minute, Vitor Hugo rebounded with his head, managing to break away from the markers and make a bicycle pass from the entrance to the area. Aranha threw her into a corner. In the next step, the Palmeiras goalkeeper counterattacked for Estevao, who dribbled past three Goiás players and kicked low to goalkeeper Catula to also save his side.

Goiás opposes and leads Palmeiras to the vacancy. Estevao withdrew the attack and played for Ruan Ribeiro. On the right side of the attack, cross into the penalty area. Defender Nolasco expected the attacker, but ended up scoring an own goal in the 17th minute.

After the goal, Palmeiras took control of the match. In an advantage on the scoreboard, the home team was closer to increasing the advantage than suffering a draw from Goiás, who said goodbye to the competition.

Objectives

1 x 0: In the 25th minute, Kevin received the ball from the edge of the area, adjusted it with his right foot, and kicked it into the opposite corner, scoring a wonderful goal to open the scoring at Allianz Parque.

1 x 1: Goiás equalized after a cross from the right. Andrey appeared alone inside the penalty area and was able to avoid the rebound foot of the Aranha goalkeeper to tie the match in the 33rd minute.

2 x 1: In the 17th minute of the second half, Palmeiras attacked quickly on the right side. After a cross from Ruan Ribeiro, emerald defender Nolasco tried to make the cut, but was unfortunate and ended up scoring the goal that secured Palmeiras’ classification.

data sheet

Palmeiras 2 x 1 Goiás

competition: Semi-finals of the Copa Sao Paulo
Place: Allianz Parque, in Sao Paulo (SP)
Rule: Guilherme Francisco Maciel da Silva e Rosario
Assistants: Isabel de Oliveira and Matheus Guilherme Becile da Cruz
Yellow cards: David Kawa (Palmeiras); Diego and Mina (Goias)
Objectives: Kevin (Palmeiras), 25 minutes into the first half; Andre (Goias) in the 33rd minute of the first half. Nolasco (Goias) vs., in the 17th minute of the second half.

Palm trees: spider. Henry, Talisca and Gustavo Mancha; Leo and Pedro Lima, David Kawa (Estefao) and Ruan Ribeiro (Thales); Kevin (Patrick), Vitinho and Edni. Technical: Paolo Victor.

GOIAS: Catula. Diego, Mina, Nolasco and Xavier (Ivo); Simeone, Kwan and Alan (Falber); Victor Hugo (Reginaldo), Andre and Wendell. Technical: Mario Henrique.