Palmeiras, champion in the last two editions of the Libertadores, noted in excess the absences due to suspension in the midfield of Gustavo Scarpa and Danilo and were hardly superior in the final stretch of the match, when the locals played with 10 due to the expulsion of Hugo Mora.
Alex Santana, who took advantage of an assist from the young Vitor Roque in the 22nd minute, gave ‘Furacao’ victory and ended Palmeiras’ streak of 20 games without losing as a visitor in the Libertadores, a tournament record, and their unbeaten record continental this season, after 13 games.
With this result, Palmeiras is obliged to win at home next Tuesday if they want to play their third consecutive final of the tournament, while a draw is enough for Paranaense to play a Libertadores final again, something they only did in 2005, when he lost against Sao Paulo.
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