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08-11 03:00

2 - 1

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Palmeiras edged past Ceará with a 2-1 win in a Brazilian Serie A fixture played on August 11, 2025, at the Allianz Parque in São Paulo. This hard-fought victory allowed Palmeiras to maintain pressure at the top of the table, showcasing their championship pedigree by grinding out a result against a determined opponent. The home side started brightly and opened the scoring within the first twenty minutes through a clinical finish from their star striker. Ceará responded well, however, and managed to level the score just before halftime against the run of play with a stunning long-range effort. The second half saw Palmeiras dominate possession, and their persistence paid off when they converted a penalty awarded after a handball in the box. The match was not without controversy, as Ceará had a late goal disallowed for a marginal offside call after a VAR review, a decision that sparked heated protests. This result solidified Palmeiras' position in the upper echelons of the league, while Ceará was left to rue the disallowed goal that cost them a point. Post-match, the Palmeiras manager highlighted the importance of resilience, while Ceará's coach expressed pride in his team's performance but frustration with the officiating. The lineups saw Palmeiras field a strong attacking side, while Ceará set up in a compact defensive shape aimed at counter-attacking.