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Palmeiras defeats Fluminense 2-1 in Libertadores semifinal first leg
Palmeiras defeated Fluminense 2-1 in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals at the Maracanã stadium. Goals for Palmeiras were scored by Flaco López and Marlon Freitas on counter-attacks, while Wesley Natã scored for Fluminense in stoppage time.
With this victory, Palmeiras holds a strategic advantage heading into the second leg, which is scheduled for October 21 at Nubank Parque in São Paulo. Palmeiras can progress to the final with a draw, whereas Fluminense must win by at least one goal to force extra time or two goals to qualify directly.
Fluminense coach Marcão indicated that the team is studying tactical changes, including potentially playing with more centralized midfielders, to improve offensive efficiency in the return leg. Meanwhile, Fluminense midfielder Martinelli is under medical observation after experiencing left knee pain during the match.
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Abel Ferreira · CET-Rio · CONMEBOL · CONMEBOL Libertadores · Copa Libertadores · Flaco López · Fluminense · Gustavo Gómez · Jhon Arias · Maracanã · Marcão · Palmeiras
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Facundo Tello from Argentina will serve as the referee for the match.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, at 21:30 Brasília time. cenariomt.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira is suspended and cannot lead the team from the sidelines.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match is part of the CONMEBOL Libertadores semifinals. cenariomt.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ramón Sosa has returned to normal training after a thigh injury.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fluminense and Palmeiras will face each other in the first leg of the semifinals at the Maracanã Stadium. cenariomt.com.br