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Palmeiras Opens Copinha With 4–2 Win Marked by Controversial Goal

Two-time champions move atop Group 27 to begin a bid for a third straight title.

Overview

  • The under-20 match kicked off Group 27 on January 5 at Arena Barueri and finished 4–2 for Palmeiras over Monte Roraima.
  • Monte Roraima protested Palmeiras’ fourth goal after the ball struck the crossbar and appeared not to cross the line, with the referee validating the play and no VAR available in this phase.
  • The result leaves Palmeiras sharing the early group lead with Remo after Remo defeated Batalhão-TO 2–0 in the other Group 27 game.
  • CazéTV streamed Palmeiras vs. Monte Roraima live on YouTube as part of the tournament’s broad online coverage.
  • Elsewhere in the opening round, Coritiba routed Real-RR 9–0 and Grêmio beat Galvez 7–0.