Sporting flop misses pen at 90+20', Abel Ferreira relieved (1-0) | OneFootball

Palmeiras strengthened their lead at the top of the Brasileirão by beating Chapecoense 1-0 in a highly emotional match. Abel Ferreira’s side started on top, but things became more complicated in the first half when they were reduced to ten men after Allan was sent off shortly before half-time. On top of that, Yannick Bolasie missed a penalty... in the 90+20th minute.

Even with a numerical disadvantage, the São Paulo side managed to find the net in the second half. Paulinho proved decisive after a tactical adjustment by the Portuguese coach, opening the scoring in the 64th minute with a precise finish after an assist from Felipe Anderson.

In the closing moments, the match took on dramatic proportions. After the 90 minutes, Chapecoense found an equaliser, but the goal was disallowed for an offensive foul, much to the relief of Abel and the crowd. The match went on well beyond regular time in an atmosphere of enormous tension.

In a breathless finale, with stoppage time extended all the way to the 110th minute, Chapecoense were awarded a penalty. Stepping up to the spot, Yannick Bolasie hit the crossbar, wasting their best chance to equalise and allowing Palmeiras to hold on for a hard-fought win, after qualifying for the Copa Libertadores round of 16.

It should be remembered that, in 2016, Yannick Bolasie was signed by Everton, and it was precisely while he was a Toffees player that he was loaned to Sporting in the 2019/20 season. During his spell in Portugal, he did not make the expected impact, managing just two goals and one assist in a total of 25 appearances wearing the Lion on his chest.

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