Abel Ferreira disappoints at Mirassol, Palmeiras refocus on Brasileirão | OneFootball

Palmeiras, coached by Abel Ferreira, lost on Sunday night to Mirassol, 2-1, in the 33rd round of the Brasileirão, allowing Flamengo to equal their points and resulting in a shared leadership in the championship.

The team led by the former Sporting player and coach started poorly at the José Maria de Campos Maia Stadium and fell behind just two minutes in, with Gabriel, assisted by Lucas Ramon, opening the scoring for Mirassol.

The equalizer came at the half-hour mark, thanks to a bicycle kick by Vítor Roque, who took advantage of a corner to level the score. However, in the stoppage time of the first half, João Victor put the hosts back in the lead after a pass from Reinaldo.

In the second half of the match, Palmeiras tried to respond and dominated ball possession, but failed to convert that dominance into goals, ultimately recording their sixth defeat in the championship at a crucial stage for the final standings.

With five rounds remaining, the title race is still wide open. Palmeiras will visit Atlético Mineiro on November 18, while Flamengo faces Fluminense on November 20. Meanwhile, Leonardo Jardim's Cruzeiro - in third place - plays away against Juventude, also on the 20th.

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