Palmeiras beats Barcelona-EQU and wins the second in Libertadores

O palm trees won the barcelona de guayquil by 2 to 0 on the night of this Wednesday, 3, for the third round of Group C of the Libertadores. Raphael Veiga (penalty) and Gustavo Gomez scored Verdão’s goals at the Monumental de Guayaquil, in Ecuador.

With the result, the club from São Paulo conquered the second victory, reached six points and was in second place in the group, behind only bolivar, which takes the lead on goal difference. The team of Abel Ferreira took an important step towards qualifying for the round of 16. The Ecuadorian team appears in third place, parked in the three points.

THREE POINTS IN THE BAGGAGE! 🧳

Very important victory away from home and everything is GREEN in #Greenaquil! 🟢🤪

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⚽️ Raphael Veiga and Gustavo Gómez#AvantiPalestra#BARxPAL#AlmaECoraçãopic.twitter.com/LuuaspAxEQ

— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) May 4, 2023

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The teams return to the field for the fourth round of the Libertadores group stage in three weeks. On May 23, at 9 pm (Brasília time), Barcelona de Guayaquil visit Bolívar. On the 25th, at 9 pm (Brasília time), Palmeiras will face Cerro Porteñoout of home.

The game

The home team started the match pressing, demanding great defense from weverton at the header of Agustin Rodriguez. Unsuccessful in finishing, Barcelona saw Palmeiras grow in the game, mainly with plays created by Raphael Veiga. Before opening the scoring, Verdão had a kick from Ron defended over the line by Pineida.

The goal came in the 48th minute of the first stage, with a penalty converted by Raphael Veiga. After goalkeeper foul Mendoza in Rony, VAR checked and confirmed the penalty for Verdão. Shirt number 23 went to the penalty spot, moved the archer and scored: 0 to 1.

Verdão needed just one minute of the second half to extend the scoring in Ecuador. After a beautiful cross by Veiga on the first post, Barcelona’s defense deflected back and defender Gustavo Gómez appeared well to send a fish: 0 to 2.

A special victory dedicated to those who leave an eternal longing in our hearts!

For you, Doctor Magliocca! A tribute to your love for Palmeiras and a hug that extends to your whole family! 😔💚#AvantiPalestra#BARxPAL#Greenaquil#AlmaECoraçãopic.twitter.com/81WZKZZnkW

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— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) May 4, 2023