Match Result and Decisive Goals

Palmeiras SP defeated Fortaleza CE 3-0 in Copa do Brasil action. The home side scored three times in the opening 16 minutes to take full control. Goals arrived at minute 4, minute 13 and minute 16, though the scorer for each was not available from match data. No further goals followed despite continued pressure.

First-Half Flow and Timeline

The match opened with immediate physical exchanges. Fortaleza CE recorded an early tackle by Hueglo Neris in the first minute. Multiple throw-ins followed for both sides before Palmeiras struck at the fourth minute. Fortaleza replied with a listed goal at minute 11 but the final scoreline remained 3-0. Palmeiras added their second goal at minute 13 and third at minute 16. The remainder of the half featured repeated fouls, tackles by Joaquín Piquerez and Gabriel Fuentes, plus several goal kicks and corners. Andreas Pereira registered a shot on target during this period. No major timeline events were recorded after the break.

Standout Statistics and Takeaway

Palmeiras posted 1.4 expected goals compared with Fortaleza’s 0.39. The home side recorded multiple shots on target from Andreas Pereira, Ramon Sosa, Marlon Freitas, Mauricio Magalhaes Prado, Jhon Arias and Flaco López. Fortaleza managed just one shot on target from Nathan Fogaça. Corners finished level at seven apiece. Palmeiras earned one yellow card while Fortaleza received two. Assists were credited to Ramon Sosa and Andrade Allan Elias. Home players registered 26 throw-ins against 20 for the visitors. The 3-0 result gives Palmeiras a strong advantage heading into the next stage. Visit AltBets for live scores and additional Copa do Brasil coverage.