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Palmeiras Edge Brazilian Rivals Botafogo in Extra Time at Club World Cup
STATE OF SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL, JUN 28 – Palmeiras advanced as the first team to the quarter-finals after Paulinho scored the only goal in extra time while playing with 10 men following a late red card, officials said.
- On June 29, Palmeiras secured a 1-0 victory over Botafogo in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, held at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
- The match remained scoreless through regulation as both Brazilian teams struggled to break down tough defenses, leading to extra time.
- Paulinho, a substitute winger, scored the decisive left-footed goal in the 100th minute, securing Palmeiras' first win against Botafogo since 2023.
- Palmeiras centerback Bruno Fuchs expressed gratitude for the fans' enthusiastic and strong backing throughout the match, while manager Abel Ferreira commended the squad's determination and perseverance.
- Palmeiras booked a quarter-final spot to face Chelsea or Benfica at the same venue on July 4, ending Botafogo's tournament run in the United States.
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Palmeiras books spot in Club World Cup quarterfinals with win over rival Botafogo
Paulinho worked his way between a pair of defenders and rolled a shot into the back of the net in extra time Saturday to put Palmeiras into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.
After an exciting intra-Brazilian duel by Palmeiras and Botafogo, the first eighth final at the current club world championship ended with a victory by the first team! Paulinho scored the decisive goal for the climb to the quarter final in the 100th minute.The goal scorer had only been changed in the 63rd minute and was taken out of the game shortly after his goal – the 24-year-old had done his duty.
The Club World Cup matches, which are taking place in the United States, have moved into the knockout phase. The first match was all Brazilian. In the round of 16 in Philadelphia, Botafogo and Palmeiras faced each other. The goals were kept at bay in regular time, but in the 100th minute of extra time, Paulinho scored for Palmeiras (1:0).
The Palmeiras formation was qualified on Saturday in the final spheres of the World Cup of Clubs, winning in the best, at Philadelphia, score 1-0 after the extension, team Botafogo.
The Toronto Star
Paulinho scores in extra time to give Palmeiras a 1-0 win over Botafogo at the Club World Cup
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paulinho worked his way between a pair of defenders and rolled a shot into the back of the net in extra time Saturday to put Palmeiras into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup with a 1-0…
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