. As it had to be. Palmeiras are so much larger than the sum of the parts, but that seemed … More
Category: Brazil Cup
2012 revisited
Coach Scolari took us through the emotions a few years back. Love and hate. Glory and shame. The unlikely combo … More
Palmeiras 2-1 Fluminense – through to the finals!
. Nerve-racking, as could be expected, and a closer call than needed be, had the referee been better positioned to … More
Fluminense 2-1 Palmeiras
As we enter a decisive couple of weeks, my glass is always half full. I have no patience for discussions … More
Palmeiras 3-2 Internacional – Marcelo Oliveira and his crystal ball
. What a game. Less than two weeks ago, after Palmeiras had beaten Grêmio 3-2, I commented that Palmeiras were … More
Internacional 1-1 Palmeiras – lost & found
Seems we’ve gotten our Palmeiras back. After a few bleak performances and oscillations, yesterday’s game against Internacional confirmed what we saw … More
Cruzeiro 2-3 Palmeiras – quarterfinal awaits!
Marcelo Oliveira promoted change, opting for speed and agility against Cruzeiro’s slower defence. Gabriel Jesus and Barrios were found in … More
Results are important, coherence is key
After suffering three defeats in a row (Atlético Paranaense, Cruzeiro and Coritiba), Palmeiras last Sunday beat Flamengo 4-2 halfway through … More
Sonar pings #85 – last batch of one-liners
With the holidays coming to an end, so does the one-liners… On 8 July, Palmeiras beat Avaí 3-0 in the … More
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