Roque Brace Strengthens Palmeiras Title Charge
SAO PAULO, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — Vitor Roque netted two second-half goals as Palmeiras widened their lead atop Brazil's Serie A with a 2-0 home victory over Santos on Thursday.
Match Highlights
- Roque opened the scoring in the 67th minute at Allianz Parque, receiving a pass from Juan Manuel Lopez, bypassing goalkeeper Gabriel Brazao, and calmly finishing into an empty net.
- The former Barcelona forward secured the win by lofting a shot over Brazao 10 minutes before the final whistle after a precise through ball from Rafael Veiga.
League Standings Impact
The win puts Palmeiras at 68 points, three points clear of second-placed Flamengo, with both clubs having seven games remaining this season.
Manager's Comments
"In the first half we weren't able to translate our dominance into goals. But that changed after halftime. With the changes that we made, we had great energy and looked to score at every opportunity. It's a deserved victory," said Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira.
Other Serie A Matches
- Ceara drew 1-1 at home against Fortaleza.
- Fluminense achieved a 1-0 home win over Mirassol.
Summary: Vitor Roque’s two decisive goals helped Palmeiras secure a key 2-0 victory, extending their lead in Brazil's Serie A and strengthening their title aspirations.