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Palmeiras v Santos FC - as it happened

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Palmeiras v Santos, Copa Libertadores final 2020/21, 30/1/2021 - Official line-ups. BESOCCER

Join us for live coverage of the Copa Libertadores final between Palmeiras and Santos at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Palmeiras last won the tournament in 1999 while Santos have not lifted the trophy since 2011.

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Palmeiras

1-0

Santos FC

List of goalscorers

Breno Lopes

99'

1 - 0

Match report in news

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It wasn't a great game, but the final was dramatic with 25 year-old Breno winning it. Thanks very much for your company and see you again soon!
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The players in green are delighted, while the ones in black and white are in tears. Palmeiras will play in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final next week in Qatar (they could face Bayern Munich in the final). This is only their second Libertadores title, their first since 1999. Santos are still on three titles.
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FT: Palmeiras 1-0 Santos!!! All over at the Maracana and a very even game is decided by a moment of magic. Rony sent in a superb cross to the back post and substitute Breno's header was perfectly placed. Santos seemed to lose focus for a second after their coach Cuca was sent off for timewasting and that cost them. This game could have really gone either way.

90'

90+14: Santos try and attack, but they can't and it's all over after 104 minutes!!!

90'

90+13: Alison is booked for a foul on Luiz Adriano. Frustration.

90'

90+12: Palmeiras double sub: Rony and Veiga off, Melo and Empereur on. What a last contribution by Rony.

90'

90+12: Breno was booked for taking his shirt off.

90'

90+11: Santos sub: Bruno Henrique is on for Para.

90'

90+9: Palmeiras have won it!!!! Can you believe it!!! Extraordinary!!!! Santos were too distracted by the previous incident, Rony sends a spectacular ball to the back post and Breno's header goes into the other corner!

90'

90+7: Cuca is sent off and ends up sitting with the fans!! Crazy!

90'

90+6: Marcos Rocha is booked for his part in the argument as is Soteldo.

90'

90+3: Santos sub: Wellington is on for Felipe Jonathan and Madson replaces Kaio Jorge.

90'

90+2: We haven't played since 90 minutes due to treatment to players so we could reach 100 minutes.
90'

90+1: Eight added minutes. Been a few subs and a few injury stoppages. Eight minutes seems very generous though.
90'

An overhead kick!! Marinho's ball into the box causes problems for Palmeiras, the first shot is blocked and then Kaio Jorge's overhead kick is simple for the GK.
88'

Any goal now will be decisive, but I think it will be extra-time.
86'

Luan Peres slides in to concede the corner as the floodlights start to take effect in Rio.

Substitution

at Palmeiras

Off...

Gabriel Menino

Midfielder

On...

Breno Lopes

Striker

85'

Palmeiras sub: Menino is replaced by Breno

83'

John has gone down here! A Palmeiras move breaks down, the ball goes to the keeper who takes an eternity to pick it up and Rocha fouls the GK as he went to try and dispossess John. No need for the Santos GK to get casual.
82'

Lucas Braga gives to Soteldo and the deflected cross ends in the hands of Weverton. Braga has looked good since coming on. Definitely made Santos more dangerous.
80'

A Palmeiras cross looking for Luiz Adriano is overhit. Santos are looking more likely to score now.

Substitution

at Palmeiras

Off...

Zé Rafael

Midfielder

On...

Patrick De Paula

Midfielder

78'

Palmeiras sub: De Paula comes on for Ze Rafael.

77'

Double chance for Santos!! Santos take a quick throw-in, Lucas Braga goes for goal from 25 yards, Weverton bats away and then Pituca hits over the bar!
75'

Both teams try and attack. Unfortunately, it's the same as before. They are lacking the cutting edge and the keepers have had almost nothing to do.

Substitution

at Santos FC

Off...

Sandry

Midfielder

On...

L. Braga

Striker

73'

Santos sub: Lucas Braga replaces 18 year-old Sandry.

Yellow card

a Santos FC

Diego Pituca

Midfielder

70'

Pituca is carded for a foul now.

67'

Palmeiras threaten with a Vina cross and then Menino is penalised for jumping on the back of Jonatan. The Santos man is getting treatment now.

66'

Rocha throws into the area, but the ref spots an infringement against Palmeiras. A shot struck the bar after that, but the whistle had long gone.
65'

Santos go forward, Marinho is dispossessed and the move comes to nothing.
64'

Veiga!!! He goes for goal, John looks to tip the ball over the goal and the ball lands on the top of the net. Finally something to shout about.
63'

Free-kick to Palmeiras after Pituca makes a foul 30 yards from goal.

61'

The Palmeiras keeper is getting a bit of treatment on his left leg.

Yellow card

a Palmeiras

Matías Viña

Defender

58'

Vina brings down Marinho and it's a free-kick to Santos.

57'

Peres' cross is sliced behind by Palmeiras and they are gifted the corner.
55'

Rony's been involved a lot and he is fouled at midfield.
53'

Menino looks for Rony at the back stick, he can't get there, but it was deflected and it's a Palmeiras corner.
52'

More and more fouls here. Very similar to the first half. You get the feeling one goal will be enough for either side.
50'

Santos get themselves a free-kick now and Palmeiras deal with the set piece.,
48'

Palmeiras win the ball back, quick passing sees the ball go through to Luiz Adriano, who fould Verissimo.
48'

Palmeiras having some early ball here.
46'

Palmeiras get us going again!
45'

HT: Palmeiras 0-0 Santos!! Half-time at the Maracana and it's been a poor first half. Plenty of fouls and passion, but it's been very stop-start. Both teams have taken it in turns to have the upper hand, but the keepers have had nothing to do. Just one or two half chances for each team. It will be extra-time if there's no goal in the next 45.
45'

45+1: Rony is down on the floor after Para heads away and then accidentally falls on the Palmeiras man. Little in that to be honest.
45'

Nothing comes of the free-kick. It beats everyone. Two added minutes.
44'

Free-kick to Santos after Pituca is fouled on this near touchline.
43'

Shots: 3-1, on target: 0-0.
43'

Timid shouts for a handball by the Palmeiras players, but nothing is givne.
42'

Sandry concedes a corner.
42'

It's been a typical cup final this one. Few risks being taken.
39'

A Santos cross in can't find a teammate and then there's a strong, but fair challenge on a Palmeiras player.
37'

Opportunity for Palmeiras!! Rocha plays in Veiga, but his shot across the keeper is scuffed and it goes wide of the goal.

Yellow card

a Palmeiras

G. Gómez

Defender

35'

Gomez is cautioned for Palmeiras for a poor challenge on Marinho. He clearly steps on his foot. Clear booking.

34'

This looks it will be goalless at the interval.
32'

Free-kick to Palmeiras after a foul by Verissimo, who has already got a yellow.
29'

0-0 is very fair here. Both teams are taking it in turns to have good spells of possession, but there have been no major chances so far.
28'

Palmeiras send a long throw into the box and Santos head it away.
26'

Nothing comes of the set piece.
25'

Palmeiras get themselves a free-kick 25 yards from goal.
22'

Another Santos corner.
21'

Soteldo goes down the far side and his cross is knocked out by Luan Garcia for a corner. Taking in turns.
21'

Nothing comes of the corner. Soteldo's effort goes well over the goal.
20'

Santos win a corner off Vina.
19'

Still no score here and the ball is mainly in midfield at the moment.
17'

Lots of niggly fouls here and very little football so far. You can tell there's a lot at stake.
16'

Another foul here and the game's very stop-start at the moment.
14'

Palmeiras force another corner and then Jorge is fouled from the next set piece.
13'

Marinho limps to the sideline and Palmeiras get another corner.
11'

Rony!!! The Palmeiras man goes down this near side and then looks to square for his teammate and the keeper gets their first. There's a collision between Luiz Adriano and Marinho and the Santos man is in trouble.
10'

Tempers are starting to flare in this Sao Paulo derby and the ref needs to keep a lid on it.

9'

It's all kicking off here as Verissimo slides in on Rony on this near side! Santos are furious as they claim Verissimo wins the ball. He does, but nowadays you can't go in like that. He's booked.

8'

Luan Garcia is caught in the leg by Jonatan's boot, but he's ok to carry on.

7'

Vina catches Marinho from behind, the foul is called and there's a bit of afters.
6'

Para goes for goal from distance and it goes wide. Santos have the possession and territory while Palmeiras are playing on the counter.
3'

A long throw into the box sees Rony jump and knock Marinho over. Free-kick given.
2'

Santos lose the ball, Palmeiras counter and the ball into the box is cleared away by Santos.

1'

Free-kick here for Santos here early on. It's a neutral ground, remember.

1'

Santos get us going from left to right in the black and white stripes! Palmeiras in green.

Start of match

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Gomez and Alison gather for the toss.
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The Brazilian national anthem is played!
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The players make their way out here!!
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There are around 5000 people at the ground who are reportedly invited guests. They aren't all wearing masks though...
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Santos make two changes from the win over Boca Juniors. Braga is replaced by Sandry and keeper Joao Paulo drops to the bench. John starts. The two goalies have been rotating frequently.
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Palmeiras make two changes from the semi-final 2nd leg. Empereur and Scarpa are replaced by Luan Garcia and Veiga.
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Palmeiras striker Gabriel Veron is out of this one with a thigh problem while 18 year-old Santos midfielder Sandry starts.
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Palmeiras knocked out Delfin (Ecu) and Libertad (Par) before seeing off an incredible fightback by Argentinian side River Plate to make the final. Santos knocked out Liga de Quito (Ecu) on away goals after 23 minutes of 2nd half stoppage time due to a lengthy VAR review for a fight and then eliminated Gremio (Bra) and Boca Juniors (Arg) in the quarters and semis.
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The Palmeiras manager is former Braga coach Abel Ferreira while Alexi Stival (Cuca) is the Santos coach. A short spell at Valladolid as a player is his only time outside of Brazil.
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Palmeiras are 5th in the Brasileirao on 52 points, 10 points off leaders Internacional, while Santos are 10th on 45 points.
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A reminder we will have extra-time and penalties if needed this evening.
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Argentinian referee Patricio Loustau is taking charge of the game while compatriot Mauro Vigliano leads the VAR team.
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The game is taking place at 17:00 local time to suit European TV schedules and it's 32 degrees on a sunny afternoon in Rio de Janeiro.
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Santos XI: John (GK); Felipe Jonatan, Luan Peres, Verissimo, Para; Pituca, Alison, Sandry; Soteldo, Jorge, Marinho.
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Palmeiras XI: Weverton (GK); Vina, Gomez, Luan Garcia, Marcos Rocha; Rony, Ze Rafael, Veiga, Danilo, Menino; Luiz Adriano.

Pre-match

30 January 2021, 21:00

Referee: Patricio Loustau | VAR: Mauro Vigliano

Stadium: Maracanã

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