Flaco López shines as Palmeiras rout Vasco to extend Brasileiro lead | OneFootball

Flaco López struck twice as Palmeiras beat Vasco 4-1, opening a six-point lead at the top of the Brasileiro. Vitor Roque scored from the spot and Maurício added the third from an Andreas Pereira pass.

According to Globo.com, López received the highest rating. He opened the scoring in the first minute of the second half and added another late, finishing with three shots and three tackles.

Roque threatened moments after the restart, then won a penalty for handball and converted, his first goal in five months since the Paulista final.

Maurício made it three with a composed finish after Andreas improved on a scrappy first half to thread the assist. Giay impressed on the right and was involved in the move before Allan teed up the opener. Felipe Anderson later struck the post.

Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel produced several important saves before conceding in stoppage time. Gustavo Gómez was solid amid a mosaic tribute, while Arthur covered at left wing-back for Piquerez, who has a thigh oedema.

Abel Ferreira rotated, recalling Andreas and starting Giay and Maurício, then brought on Murilo for Alexander Barboza at half-time. Arias replaced Allan at 3-0 and Khellven featured late. Palmeiras netted three times in 10 minutes after the interval.

Source: Globo.com

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