Abel urges Palmeiras: Allan set the example, we lacked responsibility | OneFootball

Palmeiras drew 0-0 with Vitória on Wednesday night in a match for the 37th round of the Brazilian Championship, at Allianz Parque. After the game, coach Abel Ferreira criticized the team's apathy in the first half and used Allan as an example to challenge the players.

“About the game, we gave our opponent a 45-minute head start. Total apathy, we lacked taking responsibility, finishing, going 1-on-1. Example: what a 20-year-old kid does, those ahead of him need to do as well, take on the responsibility to face up, go forward, take risks, lose the ball… that's what was missing in the first half. We only passed backwards and sideways,” he analyzed.

After an “apathetic” first half, as Abel Ferreira described it, Verdão came back better for the second half and saw the substitutions make an impact, as players coming off the bench had chances to score. However, goalkeeper Thiago Couto made some good saves.

“In the second half, it was completely different. We created enough opportunities. We even had one in the first half where Bruno Rodrigues missed a goal after a play by Allan. But I can't say we had a good first half. We were passive. We lacked all offensive aggressiveness, but in the second half it was completely different. We had Veiga on the rebound that the goalkeeper saved, shots from Felipe Anderson, and a header from Facundo by Andreas,” he continued.

“The ball didn’t go in, that’s football, we have to accept it. It’s our responsibility that the first half was passive. For those who want to fight for the title, it was not enough, I can’t say anything else but that. We didn’t have a good first half,” Abel summarized.

Palmeiras’ Situation in the Brazilian Championship

With the draw, Palmeiras reached their third game without a win in the Brasileirão. The streak includes two losses and a draw. Thus, the team led by coach Abel Ferreira remains in second place, with 69 points, two behind Flamengo.

Palmeiras’ Next Match

Palmeiras vs. Fluminense Competition: Brazilian Championship (35th round) Date and time: November 22 (Saturday), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Allianz Parque, in São Paulo (SP)

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