It was in the last breath…

By: Lucas | March 28th, 2008

Preá celebrating

Palmeiras reach the leadership of the competition (momentarily) after to defeat Portuguesa but now we have 34 pts. and 10 victories against Guaratinguetá has 34 pts. and 11 victories.

But it was hard just at injury time 90+3′ Preá scored the goal. Alex Mineiro lost a lot of goals but he wasn’t the only one.

"With full stadium, it was very beautiful. The team fought pretty much and didn't deserve leave with draw."

J. Preá

1st HALF

At 20′ Valdívia crossed from left Alex Mineiro shot stung André Luiz’s palms.

At 21′ Léo Lima passed to A. Mineiro who circled over penalty area and shot very close to goal.

At 30′ best goal attempt in the 1st half. In a Lusa’s corner-kick Halisson showed up in 2nd goalpost and shot but Pierre’s clearance went out of penalty area.

At 32′ after of a fault in our defence Claudecir got the ball on penalty area São Marcos was quick off his line the ball skidded him and went out of play for a goal-kick.

At 43′ El Mago made a nice play on the left-hand reached the goal line passed back to A. Mineiro but he made a bad shot (he still blames the pitch because of that).

2nd HALF

At 52′ Diego Souza passed to A. Mineiro alone on the area he shot and lost one more unbelievable goal.

At 66′ after of a corner-kick Halisson headed Rogério free on the small area received and kicked above the goal.

At 90+3′ after of a corner-kick too David hit the crossbar D. Souza sent it to the mixer Jorge Preá just put it in the back of the net.

HIGHLIGHTS

SE PALMEIRAS 1 vs. 0 A PORTUGUESA D

Palmeiras
Marcos;
E. Granja, David, Gustavo and Leandro;
Pierre, L. Lima (Martinez), D. Souza and Valdívia;
Denílson (Lenny) and A. Mineiro (J. Preá)
Coach: V. Luxemburgo

Portuguesa
A. Luiz;
Patrício, Halisson (J. Santos), Erick and B. Recife;
Dias, M. Aurélio, Claudecir (Miltinho) and C. Alberto;
Ramón (Vaguinho) and Rogério
Coach: V. Benazzi

Venue: Palestra Itália stadium
Referee: José H. de Carvalho
Attendance: 19,061