We are in the semi-finals!!!

By: Lucas | March 30th, 2008

Pierre celebrating his 1st goal

Palestra Itália will be the venue of couple rock concerts on next week (Rod Stewart and Korn, Black Label Society and as headliner Ozzy Osbourne) but on Saturday was Palmeiras that gave a true concert scored 3 goals and reached the semi-finals.

After 12 matches undefeated, 8 straight wins and 4 draw, situate itself as favorite to championship.

1st HALF

At 23′ criticize by many people (including myself) Alex Mineiro scored after has received pass from Valdívia.

At 32′ Denílson made a nice play through the middle went over 3 Azulão’s guys shot that stung Júlio César’s palms

At 37′ known by his defensive efficiency Pierre score his 1st goal after 65 games. The midfielder received pass from El Mago feinted and shot right in the right-hand of goal.

2nd HALF

At 49′ A. Mineiro alone had another chance to score but other time made a bad shot.

At 69′ Valdívia invaded right-hand of penalty area shot above Júlio César the ball touched the crossbar and fell it in the back of the net.

At 76′ after a cross the ball touch Élder Granja’s arm the referee beyond doubt mark penalty-kick. Douglas (our next rival ‘cos he goes to Corinthians) scored it.

HIGHLIGHTS

SE PALMEIRAS 3 vs 1 AD SÃO CAETANO

Palmeiras
Marcos;
E. Granja, David, Henrique e Leandro;
Pierre, Martinez, Valdívia (Makelele) e D. Souza (Wendel);
A. Mineiro e Denílson (J. Preá)
Coach: V. Luxemburgo

São Caetano
J. César;
Aderaldo, J. Paulo e Tobi;
Rogério (Daniel), Galiardo, Hernani (Luan), Douglas e Andrezinho;
Tico e Marcelinho (Rafinha)
Coach: Pintado

Venue: Palestra Itália stadium
Referee: Robério Pires
Attendance: 23,027