Fortaleza 3-2 Palmeiras
Updated
Fortaleza won: Fortaleza 3-2 Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil (Round 8th Finals) on Thu, 6 Aug 2026 at Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá, Mato Grosso. Fortaleza goals: Juan Miritello 34', Rodriguinho 44', Lucas Emanoel 88'. Palmeiras goals: José López 41', Murilo 61'. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Rodriguinho (8.4).
Match report
Fortaleza beat Palmeiras 3-2
Fortaleza narrowly beat Palmeiras 3-2 at Arena Pantanal on Thursday 6 August in Copa do Brasil.
Juan Miritello put Fortaleza ahead on 34' (1-0), José López levelled for Palmeiras on 41' (1-1), Rodriguinho restored Fortaleza's lead on 44' (2-1), Murilo levelled for Palmeiras on 61' (2-2) and Lucas Emanoel restored Fortaleza's lead on 88' (3-2).
Lucas Emanoel's 88' strike proved decisive.
Fortaleza had 43% of the ball, shots were 14-14 (4-4 on target).
Rodriguinho (Fortaleza) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 15,186. Referee: Rafael Rodrigo Klein.
Match stats
| Fortaleza | Palmeiras | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Total shots | 14 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 21 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 304 (82%) | 436 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 14 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 10 |
| Shots outside box | 6 | 4 |
Lineups
Fortaleza (4-3-3): João Ricardo, Maílton, Gazal, Tomás Cardona, Gabriel Fuentes, Lucas Sasha, Pierre, Rodrigo, Welliton, Juan Miritello, Rodriguinho
Palmeiras (4-4-2): Carlos Miguel, Agustín Giay, Murilo, Benedetti, Arthur, Felipe Anderson, Marlon Freitas, Lucas Evangelista, Riquelme Fillipi, José López, Vitor Roque
Key events
- 34' · Goal · Juan Miritello (Fortaleza)
- 41' · Goal · José López (Palmeiras)
- 44' · Goal · Rodriguinho (Fortaleza)
- 55' · Substitution · Ramón Sosa for Lucas Evangelista (Palmeiras)
- 55' · Substitution · Andreas Pereira for Vitor Roque (Palmeiras)
- 55' · Substitution · Jhon Arias for Riquelme Fillipi (Palmeiras)
- 61' · Goal · Murilo (Palmeiras)
- 62' · Substitution · Paulo Baya for Welliton (Fortaleza)
- 62' · Substitution · Neris for Tomás Cardona (Fortaleza)
- 67' · Substitution · Vitinho for Rodrigo (Fortaleza)
- 68' · Substitution · Emiliano Martínez for Marlon Freitas (Palmeiras)
- 70' · Yellow card · Maílton (Fortaleza)
- 82' · Substitution · Ryan for Pierre (Fortaleza)
- 82' · Substitution · Lucas Emanoel for Rodriguinho (Fortaleza)
- 83' · Substitution · Allan for Felipe Anderson (Palmeiras)
- 88' · Goal · Lucas Emanoel (Fortaleza)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2019: Fortaleza 4, draws 3, Palmeiras 7.
Questions
Who won Fortaleza vs Palmeiras?
Fortaleza won, 3-2 (Copa do Brasil) on Thu, 6 Aug 2026.
When and where is Fortaleza vs Palmeiras?
Thu, 6 Aug 2026, 00:30 UTC at Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Copa do Brasil.
What is the head-to-head record between Fortaleza and Palmeiras?
In 14 league meetings since 2019: Fortaleza 4 wins, 3 draws, Palmeiras 7 wins (goals 16-27).