🎥 Palmeiras lose in normal time, but win on penalties to reach the final
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Palmeiras will play in the eighth Copa Libertadores final in their history.
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Extending their record among Brazilian clubs.
Their bid for a fourth title in the competition remains alive after they knocked out Fluminense on Wednesday (21).
After winning by a one-goal margin at the Maracanã, Palmeiras faced the Tricolor at Nubank Parque.
They lost 1–0 in regulation time, sending the tie to penalties.
But Carlos Miguel denied Nonato, and Palmeiras converted all their spot kicks to win 5–3 in front of 40,425 fans.
Highlights coming soon.
Flu try, but nothing changes in the first half
The Tricolor had a golden chance inside the opening two minutes.
But Carlos Miguel denied Arana.
With nothing less than a win required, the Tricolor controlled proceedings for most of the first half.
But they could not level the aggregate score.
Palmeiras, meanwhile, showed their familiar defensive solidity without the ball.
They managed to slow the game down in their usual style while looking to catch their opponents off guard.
Tricolor starlet makes the difference again
The Tricolor's task remained the same: score at least once and keep a clean sheet.
But time was running out.
Palmeiras began to pose more of a threat on the counterattack through Sosa.
And they continued to get back into shape effectively.
Then Wesley Natã was brought on.
And he made the difference again, exchanging passes with Ganso before setting up Hércules to score (82').
The goal levelled the tie on aggregate, ensuring a penalty shootout.
Carlos Miguel makes the difference
Everyone had scored until Carlos Miguel saved Nonato's spot kick with his left arm.
It was Fluminense's fourth penalty, leaving them at a disadvantage.
That gave Marlon Freitas the chance to send Verdão through. And he converted, sealing a 5–3 win.
What next❓
Palmeiras will learn their opponents in the Libertadores final on Thursday (22).
After a 0–0 draw in Argentina, Flamengo host Estudiantes at the Maracanã.
The final will take place on November 28 at the Centenário.
Verdão and FFC now turn their attention back to the Brasileirão.
Both play next Saturday (24).
Second-placed Palmeiras will host Red Bull Bragantino (10th) at Arena Barueri.
The Tricolor, currently fifth, will visit bottom-of-the-table Chapecoense at Arena Condá.
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