Palmeiras got in little bit different in comparison with other matches, in my point of view for better. Palestra started with David in defence, Martinez in midfield and Denílson in attack.

1. David and Gustavo are compensative but i prefer the 1st because he’s created in Parque Antártica;
2. Diego Souza isn’t playing well and Martinez give us more consistency in midfield;
3. Kléber kicked Maurício in training for this he don’t deserve to play.

Palmeiras controlled the 1st half. We created a bunch chances to score with Alex Mineiro and Denílson both missed in front of Inter’s goalkeeper Renan [Olympic national team's goalkeeper] . Both teams have 3 def. midfileders and 1 off. midfielder, and 2 strikers.

At 17′ Edinho was sent off for tackling Valdívia in his ankle, rightfully.

At 29′ Denílson had received in the penalty area feinted Uruguayan Sorondo and scored it. He was the best man on the pitch.

At injury time [45 + 2'] in a free-kick Alex crossed in Índio’s head that equalised the match.

At 60′ Chilean Valdívia was knocked down in the penalty area by Peruvian Orozco. Alex Mineiro [our penalty kicker and Paulistão's topscorer] did Palmeiras 2-1.

At 71′ another Inter’s player was sent off. The Argentinian Guiñazú trample on Lenny’s foot.

Now we’ll face Portuguesa “A Lusa” at Pacaembu stadium.

HIGHLIGHTS

SE PALMEIRAS 2 x 1 SC INTERNACIONAL

Palmeiras

Marcos, É Granja (76′ Wendel), David, Henrique and Leandro; Pierre, Martinez, L Lima (72′ Lenny) and Valdivia; Denílson (80′ S Silva) and A Mineiro. Coach: V Luxemburgo

Internacional

Renan; Jonas, Índio, Sorondo (44′ Orozco) and Marcão; D Morais, Edinho, Guiñazú and Alex; Fernandão (72′ Adriano) and Nilmar (84′ R Lopes). Coach: A Braga.

Venue: Palestra Itália stadium

Referee: Marcelo Henrique (Fifa-RJ)

Attendance: 10,081 [blame the directorship for this, R$ 40 to watch a game in Brazil. That's a nonsense.]

Yeah! It’s right this sentence above. After 15 games playing unsteadily – win once, draw twice, loss once – Palmeiras with 4 wins straight and doesn’t defeat since Feb. 6th 0-3 Guaratinguetá.

Since 1997 Palmeiras doesn’t win the King Clash in State Championships last time was 1-0 goal scored by Viola.

São Paulo FC started well pressing Palmeiras. At 10′ São Paulo FC had a free-kick that Adriano Imperatore (Imperatrice for us) crossed the ball into the mixer Borges in illegal position disputed with São Marcos who socked it and Richarlyson (Bixarlyson for us) got the rebound shot it but the linesman already has rosen his arm.

At 38′ in a corner-kick Jorge Wágner crossed straight to the Adriano’s head and 0-1 for them.

At 44′ Kléber – who already played by São Paulo FC’s side – with a disillusioning dribble in Juninho shot like former players with category.

Now is our turn at 57′ in corner-kick Élder Granja crossed into the mixer Rogério Ceni pulled out of the goal and caught nothing Diego Souza headed it but it went above the wookwork.

At 70′ Adriano received pass in the right feinted Henrique and shot weakly São Marcos did his job.

At 76′ the game was balanced until Júnior – world champion 2002, several times champion inclusive by Palestra’s side – act like a young player has tackled Valdívia in penalty area. The referee unhesitating pointed in the direction of the penalty mark. Denílson with a lot of determination to revenge of old club scored it.

After 5 minutes another penalty-kick Juninho tackled Kléber and received red card. Now this time El Mago wanted put it in the back of the net and he did it.

At 85′ (i guess) Adriano shot and São Marcos made a great save remembering ‘99, ‘00, ‘01 and ‘02.

At 90 + 2′ Palmeiras scored the 3rd penalty goal Deigo Souza entered in the penalty area free and was tackled by Richarlyson in a dangerous way himself got the ball put it in penalty mark and scored it.

HIGHLIGHTS

SE PALMEIRAS 4 vs. 1 SÃO PAULO FC

Palmeiras
————–Marcos 6,5————-
E Granja 6–Gustavo 6,5–Henrique 6,5–Leandro 6,5
——–Wendel 5,5—–Léo Lima 7———
—Valdívia 8————Diego Souza 7—
——Kléber 7,5——–Alex Mieneiro 5,5—–
Coach: Vanderlei Luxemburgo 7

Subs.: Martinez 6,5(Wendel half-time), Denílson 6,5(Alex Mineiro 61′), Makelele 6(Kléber 83′)

São Paulo
——–Rogério Ceni 5,5———
Z Luís 5,5–A Dias 6–Juninho 0,5–Júnior 3
—–Hernanes 6—Richarlyson 4——
–Jorge Wagner 6—Carlos Alberto 4—
—Adriano 7,5——–Borges 6,5—–
Coach: Muricy Ramalho 5

Subs.: Joílson 4,5(C Alberto 54′), Aloísio 5,5(Júnior 77′)

(Notes according to Lance!, important sports newspaper)