BARUERI, São Paulo (Interstat) — Palmeiras U20 defeated Paysandu PA U20 3-0 on Thursday at Arena Barueri, using an early goal from Benedetti and a late finish from Erick Bele to control the match. Benedetti opened the scoring in the 10th minute, and Erick Bele scored in the 85th. Palmeiras added to its lead while keeping Paysandu scoreless. Benedetti recorded one goal in 90 minutes, and Erick Bele also recorded one goal in 90 minutes. The result moved Palmeiras U20 to 4-0 in the competition and 8-0-1 across all competitions. Paysandu PA U20 fell to 3-1 in the competition and 3-1 across all competitions. Palmeiras U20 maintained its lead after halftime and kept Paysandu PA U20 off the scoreboard. Paysandu could not find a response. Paysandu PA U20 was unable to break through against the Palmeiras defense. Palmeiras U20 next faces Sao Paulo U20 on Sunday.