Fortaleza CE 3:2 Palmeiras SP — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Rodriguinho's goal and assist helped Fortaleza edge out Palmeiras 3-2 in a breathless Copa do Brasil Round of 16 tie, setting up a quarter-final berth for the hosts. The match swung on a frantic first half that saw three goals in ten minutes, with the scoreline flipping twice before the interval.

Juan Miritello opened the scoring for Fortaleza in the 34th minute, converting Rodriguinho's pass, but José López levelled for Palmeiras just seven minutes later, with Felipe Anderson providing the assist. Rodriguinho then struck himself in the 44th minute to restore the lead, only for Murilo to equalise again after the break, this time set up by Andreas Pereira. The decisive moment came in the 88th minute, when Lucas Emanoel fired home from Maílton's delivery to seal a dramatic win.

Palmeiras controlled the numbers, holding 57% possession and firing 14 shots to Fortaleza's 12, while dominating the second half with 62% of the ball and ten efforts to the hosts' four, yet they lost on efficiency. Rodriguinho was the standout with a 7.9 rating, scoring once and setting up another from midfield. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Palmeiras, but the result did not confirm that read.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Fortaleza vs Palmeiras?

Fortaleza 3-2 Palmeiras (Copa do Brasil, Round of 16).

Who scored?

Juan Miritello (34', assist Rodriguinho) for Fortaleza; José López (41', assist Felipe Anderson) for Palmeiras; Rodriguinho (44') for Fortaleza; Murilo (61', assist Andreas Pereira) for Palmeiras; Lucas Emanoel (88', assist Maílton) for Fortaleza.

Was Fortaleza's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Fortaleza won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Fortaleza vs Palmeiras?

Yellow cards: Maílton (Fortaleza).

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