Deyverson Scores First Goal for Palmeiras, Receives Ovation After Win Over Former Club
SÃO PAULO – Deyverson, recently transferred to Palmeiras, scored his first goal for the club Saturday night as Palmeiras defeated Fortaleza 2-1, receiving a warm applause from the home crowd after a match marked by his history with both teams. The victory propelled palmeiras to second place in the Brazilian Championship, while Fortaleza remains in 19th.
Deyverson’s goal, a meaningful moment in his return to Palmeiras – where he previously scored the winning goal in the 2021 Libertadores final against Flamengo – comes after a turbulent period with Fortaleza. His reintegration into the Fortaleza squad by coach Martín Palermo followed his earlier removal from the team during Renato Paiva’s tenure.The match highlighted a complex narrative for the forward, who was applauded by Palmeiras fans despite his past with their opponent. This game underscores the ongoing competition in the Brasileirão and sets the stage for Palmeiras’ upcoming Libertadores Cup quarterfinal match against River Plate.
Andreas also scored for Palmeiras in the victory. Deyverson had been removed from the Fortaleza lineup during the period coach Renato Paiva was in charge, and was later reinstated by Palermo after Paiva’s dismissal following ten games with only one win.
Palmeiras will next face River Plate-ARG on Wednesday (24) at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) for the return leg of the Libertadores Cup quarterfinals, holding a 2-1 advantage from the first leg. Fortaleza will host Sport next saturday (27) at Arena Castelão at 4:00 pm (brasília time) in the 24th round of the Brasileirão.
➡️ Palmeiras wins with two goals from Andreas and sinks Fortaleza in Brasileirão