Defeat to Flamengo: Palmeiras leave Abel Ferreira in hot water | OneFootball

Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras lost last Sunday, October 19, against Flamengo, 3-2, in a match valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. Thus, the team led by the former Sporting coach allowed “mengão” to catch up with them in the league standings.

In a completely packed Maracanã, the home team started with great intensity and opened the scoring just 10 minutes in. Pedro dropped back to assist Giorgian De Arrascaeta, who made no mistake in front of goalkeeper Carlos Miguel — who started this match due to Weverton’s injury.

Palmeiras responded immediately. In the 25th minute, Khellven crossed from the right and found Vítor Roque — the player who ‘escaped’ Sporting — who headed the ball precisely into the back of the net. The end of the first half was devastating for the São Paulo team. In the 42nd minute, Jorginho put Flamengo back in front with a penalty won by Pedro. Three minutes later, the same player increased the lead, once again assisted by De Arrascaeta, sending “mengão” into halftime with a comfortable advantage.

In the second half, Palmeiras tried to cut the deficit and managed to score their second goal in stoppage time, at 90’+4, through center-back Gustavo Gómez. After the final whistle, tempers flared and Piquerez, one of Abel Ferreira’s men, was sent off with a straight red card for protesting against the refereeing team led by Wilton Pereira Sampaio.

With this result, Flamengo draws level with Palmeiras at the top of the table, both with 61 points — five more than Cruzeiro, managed by Leonardo Jardim. In the next round, Abel Ferreira hosts Cruzeiro, while Filipe Luís’ men visit Fortaleza, a team that has remained in the relegation zone since Renato Paiva left the managerial position.

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