Paulinho scores in extra time to give Palmeiras a 1-0 win over Botafogo at the Club World Cup

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paulinho worked his way between a pair of defenders and rolled a shot into the back of the net in extra time Saturday to put Palmeiras into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Brazilian league rival Botafogo.

Paulinho, who has made one appearance for Brazil’s national team, dribbled through the defense with an inside cut from the right wing in the 100th minute. He then sent a left-footed shot into the lower left corner of John’s net.

Botafogo created multiple chances for an equalizer in the final minutes but couldn’t get a goal.

The match at Lincoln Financial Field was full of attacking soccer with a combined 35 shot attempts. Palmeiras, however, ended the match with 10 men after defender Gustavo Gómez was given a red card.

Gómez received a second yellow card in the 116th minute after tackling Igor Jesus in midfield to prevent Botafogo from starting a counterattack.

The 33,657 fans in attendance helped set the tone for the match with incessant cheering, bringing the flavor of a South American game to the United States.

Paulinho's goal in extra time broke the scoreless draw and gave Palmeiras the win and a spot in the quarterfinals against either Benfica or Chelsea.

Palmeiras is the first team to reach the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup. The team will return to Philadelphia to face the winner of Friday's match between Benfica and Chelsea. Botafogo, the current Copa Libertadores champion, has been eliminated from the tournament.

“Coach has been saying this since the start of the season, that we have a dream and dreaming costs nothing. We follow that dream, one game after another. Always thinking about the present, about the next game ... We’re very happy, we’re pleased to have qualified, and as I said, we have to keep dreaming.” — Palmeiras defender Bruno Fuchs.

"We leave with our head held high. We faced teams of a high level, the highest level in soccer. We were able to represent well Botafogo, Botafogo’s shirt. Of course, we wanted to go further and we prepared to go further, but things don’t always go the way we want them to.” — Botafogo defender Vitinho.

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Fans of Palmeiras cheer as they wait for the start of the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Botafogo goalkeeper John reacts after his team's loss to Palmeiras during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Palmeiras' Weverton celebrates during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Teammates react with Palmeiras' Paulinho after a goal during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Palmeiras fans cheer after Paulinho scored his side's opening goal in extra time during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Palmeiras' Emiliano Martinez, left and Botafogo's Igor Jesus compete during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Palmeiras' Paulinho, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Palmeiras' Paulinho celebrates during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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