Barueri, Brazil, ITA — Palmeiras survived a relentless Fluminense comeback to claim three points in a nine-goal Serie A contest that swung back and forth before a 90+2' equalizer attempt fell short of rescuing the visitors.
GOALS:- 9' Vitor Roque - Palmeiras- 13' Allan - Palmeiras- 40' Lucho Acosta - Fluminense- 44' Joaquín Piquerez - Palmeiras- 45+9' Martinelli - Fluminense- 54' Murilo - Palmeiras- 70' Jhon Arias - Palmeiras- 90+2' Jefferson Savarino - Fluminense
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Palmeiras: Vitor Roque - Early opener, set the tone for Palmeiras' attack- Fluminense: Jefferson Savarino - Stoppage-time goal, constant pressure throughout
KEY STAT: Fluminense outshot Palmeiras 18-13 and held 65% possession but conceded five goals, converting only 3 of 7 shots on target into scores.