Palmeiras Secure 2018 Copa Libertadores Place

Nov 17, 2017 at 4:54 PM

facebook iconlinkedin iconmail icontwitter iconWhatsApp iconTelegram icon
Palmeiras Secure 2018 Copa Libertadores Place

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 17 (IANS) Palmeiras secured a place in next year’s Copa Libertadores by thrashing Sport Recife 5-1 in Brazil’s Serie A championship.

Deyverson on Thursday scored twice while Luan Garcia, Dudu and Keno were also on target as the hosts climbed to third in the 20-team standings with 60 points from 35 matches, reports Xinhua news agency.

Diego Souza struck a late consolation goal for Sport, who sunk deeper into the relegation zone and are now four points shy of safety with three matches remaining.

Flamengo’s hopes of clinching a Libertadores berth were dented by a 0-1 loss at Coritiba, though the impact of the result was diminished by Botafogo’s 1-2 home defeat to Atletico Goianiense.

Vasco da Gama, who are also vying for a Libertadores berth in an intriguing tussle between three of Rio’s four biggest clubs, missed a chance to leapfrog their local rivals on Wednesday when they drew 1-1 at home to Atletico Mineiro.

Botafogo remain sixth — the last Copa Libertadores place — one point ahead of seventh-placed Flamengo, who are only above Vasco due to a superior goal difference.

In other matches on Thursday, Chapecoense beat Vitoria 2-1 and Bahia overcame Santos 3-1.

Related Article
Chelsea Join The Race To Land Brazilian Talent Endrick Who Is Being Monitored By A Flurry Of European Clubs In Liverpool, Real Madrid And Barcelona
Chelsea Join The Race To Land Brazilian Talent Endrick Who Is Being Monitored By A Flurry Of European Clubs In Liverpool, Real Madrid And Barcelona

Aug 5, 2022, 7:18 PM


Real Madrid Ahead Of Premier League Clubs For The 15-Year-Old Palmeiras Wonderkid Endrick Felipe
Real Madrid Ahead Of Premier League Clubs For The 15-Year-Old Palmeiras Wonderkid Endrick Felipe

Jan 26, 2022, 2:00 PM


Scolari leads Palmeiras to 10th Brazilian Serie A title
Scolari leads Palmeiras to 10th Brazilian Serie A title

Nov 27, 2018, 1:19 PM


Palmeiras clinch Brazilian league football meet
Palmeiras clinch Brazilian league football meet

Nov 26, 2018, 1:55 PM


Palmeiras beat Alianza Lima in Copa Libertadore tie
Palmeiras beat Alianza Lima in Copa Libertadore tie

May 4, 2018, 1:19 PM


Palmeiras defeat Boca, enter 2nd round
Palmeiras defeat Boca, enter 2nd round

Apr 26, 2018, 4:37 PM


Desktop Banner
Mobile Banner