Palmeiras defeat Deportivo Táchira

Palmeiras triumphed over Deportivo Táchira, 4x1, on Tuesday, in a game relating to mathweek 6. To this matchday, Abel Ferreira's team came from two wins, and Álex Pallarés's team came from a win. Gustavo Scarpa was on fire.

With 15 minutes on the clock, Gustavo Scarpa opened the score for Palmeiras, laid on by Marcos Rocha. São Paulo (SP)'s team scored their second goal of the game through Gustavo Scarpa, after 22 minutes, from the penalty spot. 

After 48 minutes, Jean Gutierrez struck for Deportivo Táchira. In the 57th minute, Abel Ferreira's team extended their lead with a goal from Rony.  Gustavo Scarpa completed the hat-trick, from the penalty spot, after 68 minutes.

After the result Palmeiras are 1st in the table, with 18 points, while Deportivo Táchira sit 3rd place, with 7 points.