Analysis: Palmeiras pay dearly for lack of backbone in derby | OneFootball

In a match played this Sunday (12), Palmeiras drew 0-0 with Corinthians at Neo Química Arena in the Brazilian Championship. In the game, Verdão had a two-man advantage after André and Matheusinho were sent off.

Lack of personality

Palmeiras lacked personality. Playing the entire second half with one extra man, Verdão did little to trouble its rival, which is going through a difficult spell this season and had recently appointed Fernando Diniz. Later, Matheusinho was also sent off, leaving the team with nine players.

Even with a two-player advantage, Verdão could not break through Corinthians’ defensive block. Countless balls were crossed into the box, but none found the Palmeiras attack.

Palmeiras’ best chances in the match were: a long-range shot by Maurício, a Gabriel Paulista deflection toward his own goal, and the possible penalty incident involving Ramón Sosa.

After so many missed chances, or chances not created, Felipe Anderson almost handed Corinthians the opportunity to repeat what Guerra did in 2017. Yuri Alberto went through one-on-one, but Carlos Miguel (voted man of the match by the NOSSO PALESTRA editorial staff) came up big and secured the draw.

What now?

With the draw, Palmeiras remains top of the Brazilian Championship with 26 points, six ahead of Flamengo, which sits in second place. The Rio club has one game in hand.

Verdão returns to the field next Thursday (16) against Sporting Cristal at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque. The match is valid for the second round of the Copa Libertadores group stage.

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