Like i said…

By: Lucas | April 22nd, 2008

Like i had said in previous post Palmeiras reached the final with magnificent victory 2-0. 1st one the goalkeeper made a howler and 2nd one on the counter-attack El Mago finished São Paulo FC. Luxemburgo on 100th match as coach at Palestra Itália won for 84th time. For me Henrique was the best man on the pitch but São Marcos played very very well too.
Even journalists, players and team managers of both clubs tried to spread the “peace” among supporters. Unsuccessful because at half time someone threw pepper gas at são-paulino locker room.

The match began with all nervousness what is normal for every decisive match. Players missing passes, losing balls and with little creativity on midfield. As well as it had been in the 1st leg Palmeiras began with more possession ball and São Paulo FC using counter-attack.

At 22′ Léo Lima had shot the ball plainly and nobody bothered him but Ceni made a howler, a basic mistake.

At half time the confusion showed up. The São Paulo FC’s players hadn’t stayed at locker room because of someone threw pepper gas at it.

At 2nd half Palmeiras was dangerous on the counter-attack and São Paulo FC preferred the long-ball game and their power in the air.

After André Dias had received the red card Wendel on the counter-attack passed to Valdívia that put it the back of the net.

Right after the goal Palestra Itália had a blackout around 15 minutes later restarted the match but the game ended 2-0.

Now in the final of Paulistão we’re gonna face Ponte Preta that we already won at Palestra Itália by 2-1.

HIGHLIGHTS

SE PALMEIRAS 2 x 0 SÃO PAULO FC
Palmeiras
Marcos;
E Granja, Gustavo, Henrique and Leandro;
Martinez, L Lima, Valdívia and D Souza (Wendel);
A Mineiro (Lenny) and Kléber (Denílson)
Coach: V Luxemburgo

São Paulo FC
Ceni;
A Silva, Miranda and A Dias;
Joílson (S Mota), J Wagner, F Santos, Hernanes and Júnior (Hugo);
Adriano and Dagoberto (Borges)
Coach: M Ramalho

Venue: Palestra Itália stadium
Referee: Wilson Seneme
Attendance: 27,680