28.06.2025 22:00
In the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup, Palmeiras defeated Botafogo 1-0 with a goal scored in the extra minutes of a match that ended 0-0 after 90 minutes, becoming the first team to advance to the quarter-finals.
The FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 first match saw two Brazilian teams, Palmeiras and Botafogo, face off. The match, played at Lincoln Financial Field stadium, was won by Palmeiras with a goal scored in extra time, resulting in a 1-0 scoreline.
THE ONLY GOAL BROUGHT VICTORY
The goal that brought victory to Palmeiras was scored by Paulinho in the 100th minute. Meanwhile, Gustavo Raul Gomez from Palmeiras received a red card for a second yellow in the 116th minute, leaving the game.
RIVAL EITHER BENFICA OR CHELSEA
Palmeiras, which advanced to the quarter-finals, will face the winner of the Benfica-Chelsea match, which will be played tonight at 23:00, in a bid to reach the semi-finals on Saturday, July 5.