Palmeiras 0, SC Sao Paulo 3

FRIEDBERG, Germany (Interstat) — In a commanding display that defied pregame projections, São Paulo defeated rival Palmeiras 3-0 on Saturday in a Copa do Brasil match played at a neutral site. The contest, part of the Brazilian domestic cup competition, was staged at Burgfeldstadion in Friedberg, Germany. São Paulo seized control early and never relented, handing Palmeiras a decisive loss to open both teams’ campaigns in the tournament. The match’s pivotal moment arrived in the 31st minute when São Paulo midfielder Patrick Bezerra do Nascimento broke the deadlock. The Rio de Janeiro native, listed at 5-foot-9 and 178 pounds, provided… Read more...