Match Report
In the standings it was Palmeiras 6th on 13 points, CA Linense 15th on 8 — separated by 5. Palmeiras ranked 2nd in the league on five-round form, well above their 6th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/0.33 for Palmeiras and 0.9/1.6 for CA Linense (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 0.95.
CA Linense arrived off three straight defeats.
Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo staged the fixture, a ground that holds 40,199. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-2.