Palmeiras Eliminated from Copa São Paulo Junior After Penalty Shootout Heartbreak
Palmeiras were eliminated from the 2026 Copa São Paulo Júnior after a 2-2 draw and a narrow 5-4 loss on penalties to Ibrachina in the quarterfinals.
- • Palmeiras lost 5-4 on penalties to Ibrachina after a 2-2 draw in the quarterfinals.
- • Pimenta scored first for Palmeiras with a header from a free kick.
- • Ibrachina regained the lead with goals from Pirituba and Kauan Christian.
- • Fábio equalized for Palmeiras before the match went to penalties.
- • Young Palmeiras player Eduardo missed the decisive penalty, sealing their elimination.
Key details
Palmeiras’ promising run in the 2026 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior ended in a dramatic quarterfinal loss to Ibrachina on January 19, 2026. The match, hosted at Arena Barueri, concluded tied at 2-2 after regular time, pushing the contest into a tension-filled penalty shootout. Ibrachina emerged victorious 5-4, eliminating Palmeiras from the tournament.
The game saw Palmeiras take an early lead with a powerful header goal by Pimenta from a free kick. However, Ibrachina fought back in the second half, with goals from Pirituba and Kauan Christian flipping the score in their favor. Palmeiras leveled the match through Fábio’s headed goal from a corner, forcing penalties. Despite multiple scoring chances, Palmeiras was thwarted by remarkable goalkeeping from Ibrachina’s Gabriel Sena.
During the shootout, Ibrachina’s composure proved decisive as Palmeiras’ young talent Eduardo missed a crucial penalty, sealing their fate. Ibrachina now advance to the semifinals where they will face the winner between São Paulo and Botafogo.
This result marks a somber moment for Palmeiras’ junior team, reflecting the unpredictable and fiercely competitive nature of Brazil’s premier youth football tournament.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
