“Palmeiras break the deadlock as Paulinho, on just minutes after coming off the bench, converts from the right side of the box following a pinpoint assist from Felipe Anderson, placing the ball into the left corner.”
Pivotal“A frantic final whistle period sees Neto Pessoa, Italo Vargas and Yannick Bolasie all involved in late incidents as Chapecoense push desperately for an equaliser, but Palmeiras hold firm.”
Palmeiras
Chapecoense
Outstanding performance
Palmeiras•AttackerPalmeiras ground out a 1-0 Serie A victory over Chapecoense at home on Sunday, with substitute Paulinho proving the difference in a match that was far more competitive than the scoreline suggests. Chapecoense actually edged the statistical picture — 52% possession, 15 shots to Palmeiras' 13, and 50 dangerous attacks to 44 — but lacked the clinical edge when it mattered. The match turned on Allan's red card just before half-time, a moment that reshaped the second half entirely, with Palmeiras exploiting the numerical advantage through waves of pressure that eventually unlocked Chapecoense's defence via Felipe Anderson's assist and Paulinho's composed finish. For Palmeiras, a team with genuine title race aspirations given their prestige and momentum, this win consolidates their position in the upper reaches of the table; Chapecoense, still battling in the danger zone, will rue their inability to convert their share of the ball into something tangible.
How entertaining was this match?
Larson from Palmeiras won a free kick in defense.
Foul by Jean Carlos of Chapecoense.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Rafael Carvalheira's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Rafael Carvalheira from Chapecoense missed a chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left. The assist was provided by Jean Carlos.
Neto Pessoa's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Fouled by Camilo of Chapecoense.
Riquelme Fillipi of Palmeiras won a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for Chapecoense: Rubens replaces Everton.
Substitution for Chapecoense: Neto Pessoa replaces Ênio.
Palmeiras win a corner after Vinicius concedes.
Camilo's shot for Chapecoense from outside the box is blocked. Bruno Pacheco provided the assist.
Italo from Chapecoense receives a yellow card for a foul.
Khellven from Palmeiras won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Palmeiras: Benedetti replaces Felipe Anderson.
Substitution for Palmeiras: Jefté replaces Arthur.
Rafael Carvalheira from Chapecoense missed a chance with a left-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Ênio.
Substitution for Chapecoense: Vinicius replaces Bruno Leonardo.
Yannick Bolasie from Chapecoense had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just wide. The assist came from Camilo's cross.
Corner awarded to Chapecoense after a concession by Arthur.
Italo's shot from outside the box is blocked. Camilo provided the assist.
Substitution for Chapecoense: Jean Carlos replaces Giovanni Augusto.
Substitution for Chapecoense: Italo replaces Marcinho.
assist: Felipe Anderson
Goal! Palmeiras lead Chapecoense 1-0. Paulinho scores for Palmeiras with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the left corner, assisted by Felipe Anderson.
Palmeiras wins a corner after João Paulo concedes.
Yannick Bolasie of Chapecoense had a header from the center of the box, but it was blocked. The assist came from Bruno Pacheco's cross.
New attacking attempt. Riquelme Fillipi from Palmeiras takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Anderson from Chapecoense, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Felipe Anderson.
Substitution for Palmeiras: Larson replaces Lucas Evangelista.
Substitution for Palmeiras: Paulinho replaces Luighi Hanri.
Lucas Evangelista from Palmeiras won a free kick in an attacking position.
Camilo from Chapecoense committed a foul.
Felipe Anderson from Palmeiras missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box to the left. Marlon Freitas provided the assist.
Bruno Leonardo of Chapecoense won a free kick in defense.
Fouled by Luighi Hanri of Palmeiras.
Lucas Evangelista of Palmeiras won a free kick in defense.
Luighi Hanri's header from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Arthur's cross.
Foul committed by João Paulo of Chapecoense.
Luighi Hanri from Palmeiras won a free kick in defense.
Corner awarded to Chapecoense after Murilo concedes.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Giovanni Augusto of Chapecoense.
Foul committed by Murilo of Palmeiras.
Marcinho from Chapecoense won a free kick in defense.
The second half starts with the match tied at 0-0 between Palmeiras and Chapecoense.
Substitution for Palmeiras: Riquelme Fillipi replaces Luis Pacheco.
The first half ends with Palmeiras and Chapecoense tied at 0-0.
Felipe Anderson from Palmeiras won a free kick on the left wing.
Bruno Leonardo from Chapecoense committed a foul.
Yannick Bolasie from Chapecoense missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box. Ênio provided the assist with a cross.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Giovanni Augusto of Chapecoense.
AllanRed CardAllan from Palmeiras receives a red card.
Allan fouled a player from Palmeiras.
Giovanni Augusto of Chapecoense won a free kick in defense.
Felipe Anderson's shot for Palmeiras from outside the box is blocked. Allan provided the assist.
Luighi Hanri's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Allan provided the assist.
New attacking attempt. Marcinho from Chapecoense takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Marcelo Lomba from Palmeiras, assisted by Rafael Carvalheira.
Luighi Hanri fouled a player from Palmeiras.
João Paulo from Chapecoense won a free kick in defense.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to an Everton player.
Allan from Palmeiras attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is saved by Anderson, the goalkeeper for Chapecoense, who is positioned in the center of the goal.
Foul committed by Luis Pacheco of Palmeiras.
Ênio from Chapecoense won a free kick in defense.
Arthur from Palmeiras had a missed opportunity, shooting with his right foot from outside the box after an assist from Marlon Freitas.
Missed chance. Luighi Hanri from Palmeiras heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes just left of the goal. Assist by Bruno Fuchs.
Arthur's shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Allan provided the assist.
Luis PachecoYellow CardLuis Pacheco of Palmeiras receives a yellow card for a foul.
Arthur from Palmeiras had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the left side of the box, but the ball went high. Lucas Evangelista provided the assist.
Rafael Carvalheira's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist was made by Marcinho.
Foul committed by Arthur - Palmeiras.
Ênio of Chapecoense won a free kick in defense.
Marlon Freitas from Palmeiras misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box but sending it high and wide to the right. Felipe Anderson provided the assist.
Everton won a free kick on the right wing against Chapecoense.
Foul committed by Lucas Evangelista of Palmeiras.
Yannick Bolasie of Chapecoense makes a header from the center of the box, but Marcelo Lomba of Palmeiras saves it in the left corner. The assist came from Everton, who provided the cross.
Foul committed by Rafael Carvalheira of Chapecoense.
Lucas Evangelista from Palmeiras won a free kick in an attacking position.
Palmeiras wins a corner after Anderson concedes.
New attacking attempt. Luighi Hanri from Palmeiras takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved by Anderson, the goalkeeper for Chapecoense, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Allan with a through ball.
Marcinho from Chapecoense won a free kick on the left wing.
Khellven fouled a Palmeiras player.
League leaders Palmeiras welcome bottom-placed Chapecoense to Allianz Parque, but key suspensions could hand the struggling visitors a rare opportunity. With relegation looming for Chapecoense and the title charge continuing for Palmeiras, both sides have plenty to play for this Sunday.
