Around Allianz Parque, Palmeiras see off Mirassol in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Palmeiras defeated Mirassol 1-0 in a match held at Allianz Parque, for the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship. The Alviverde returned to play in their stadium after more than four months, due to the replacement of the synthetic turf. Flaco López scored Verdão’s goal in the match.

For the match, Verdão made changes to the starting lineup. Still without Vitor Roque, Abel brought Maurício back to the starting eleven after the number 18 recovered from a foot injury. On the flanks, Giay replaced Khellven, while Arthur was chosen to take the place of Piquerez, who continues to be rested by the coaching staff.

See the match report between Palmeiras vs Mirassol:

First half

Palmeiras threatened for the first time just two minutes into the game. After a precise pass from Artur, defender Gustavo Gómez appeared in the box and rose well to head the ball, but it ended up going just wide.

Mirassol responded quickly. In the fourth minute, the visiting team created a good chance and almost opened the scoring, but goalkeeper Carlos Miguel made a great save to deny the goal.

At 17 minutes, Verdão worked the ball in the attacking third with a sequence of passes through midfield. The play ended with Maurício trying his luck from outside the box, but the shot went wide. Up to that point, the match was very competitive and scrappy, with both teams struggling to create clear scoring opportunities.

At the 23rd minute, Palmeiras threatened again. Colombian Jhon Arias received the ball on the right, cut inside, and shot across goal, forcing goalkeeper Walter to make a great save. In the continuation of the play, Mirassol tried to respond quickly on the counterattack with Igor Formiga, but without success.

At the 25th minute, Palmeiras finally opened the scoring on their return to Allianz Parque. Forward Flaco López received a pass from Maurício, controlled the ball with space, and unleashed a rocket from outside the box, scoring a beautiful goal and putting Verdão ahead still in the first half.

Second half

Just five minutes into the second half, Mirassol came close to scoring. Negueba made a good play down the flank and crossed into the box. André Luiz got his head to the ball, but goalkeeper Carlos Miguel made a great save to keep Palmeiras ahead, denying the visitors an equalizer.

At the 10th minute, Verdão responded and threatened the opposing goal. Jhon Arias made a good play down the wing and helped build the attack. Maurício found Allan, who set up Marlon Freitas for the shot. The midfielder struck firmly, but straight at the keeper, making the save easier.

At the 14th minute, Palmeiras almost extended their lead. Marlon Freitas made a beautiful through ball to Flaco López, who broke into the box dangerously. The Argentine striker shot, but the ball went just wide of the goal.

Then, at the 25th minute, Verdão threatened again. Piquerez advanced down the left and crossed into the box for Flaco López, who attempted a volley to finish the play. The shot was dangerous, but went wide.

At the 42nd minute, Palmeiras tried to attack again. Felipe Anderson received the ball on the left after a pass from Piquerez, skillfully beat his marker, and took a shot from medium range. The shot lacked power and did not pose much threat to the opposing goal.

In the continuation of the play, Mirassol tried to respond with a cross into the box, but defender Bruno Fuchs was well positioned to intercept and clear the danger from Palmeiras’ defense.

What’s next?

After the victory at Allianz Parque, Verdão returns home next Wednesday (18th), at 7pm (Brasília time), in a match against Botafogo, for the Brazilian Championship.

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