Palmeiras secured a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Gremio Novorizontino in the Brazilian Campeonato Paulista A1 on March 9, 2026. The match, kicking off at 07:30, saw the Sao Paulo giants come from behind to claim all three points in a thrilling state championship encounter. Novorizontino took a surprising lead in the first half, sending the home fans into raptures, but Palmeiras' quality shone through after the break. The visitors equalized through a well-worked team move before netting a late winner, showcasing the depth and resilience expected of a club of their stature. This result solidifies Palmeiras's position near the top of the Paulistão table as they advance towards the knockout stages, while for Novorizontino it's a case of so near yet so far against one of Brazil's elite teams. The Palmeiras manager praised his team's character, while the Novorizontino coach took pride in his team's performance despite the final outcome.