Story ProgressBack to home
Ze Roberto, 41, Leads Brazilian Club to Another Cup Title
Ze Roberto captained Palmeiras to their third Brazilian Cup title late Wednesday.
Palmeiras captain Ze Roberto holds the Brazil Cup trophy after winning the second leg final match against Santos at Allianz Parque stadium.© AFP
Sao Paulo:
Former Brazil midfielder Ze Roberto is celebrating another club title back home. At age 41. (Click here for latest football stories)
The two-time World Cup player captained Palmeiras to its third Brazilian Cup title late Wednesday, helping it beat Santos 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-1 win in regulation offset a 1-0 loss in the first leg last week.
Ze Roberto converted Palmeiras' first penalty in the shootout, then goalkeeper Fernando Prass saved one spot kick and converted the deciding shot to give the traditional club its second Brazilian Cup trophy in the last four years.
Topics mentioned in this article
Brazil
Football
Get the Latest Cricket Updates, Check Bangadesh Tour of India 2024, Schedule, Results and News Updates at NDTV Sports. Like Us On Facebook Or Follow Us On Twitter For More Sports Updates. You Can Also Download The NDTV Cricket App For Android Or iOS.