Giay’s first goal gives Palmeiras a slim edge ahead of Quito | OneFootball

Palmeiras beat LDU 1-0 this Wednesday (9) at Nubank Parque in the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarterfinals. The only goal of the match was scored by Giay, who found the net for the first time wearing the green-and-white shirt.

Verdão created good chances throughout the game, especially in the first half, but was unable to extend the lead. With the result, Abel Ferreira’s team takes a narrow advantage into the second leg in Quito and will need only a draw to secure a place in the semifinals.

Giay’s first and the advantage

Palmeiras started the match looking to attack and created the first chances. In the seventh minute, Flaco López made a great individual play and found Jhon Arias, who got a shot away but was denied by the opposing goalkeeper. A minute later, in the eighth, Arias delivered a corner into the box and Marlon Freitas rose to head it, forcing the goalkeeper to dive and make the save.

In the 25th minute, Palmeiras finally opened the scoring at Nubank Parque. Vitor Roque received the ball, outmuscled his marker, surged toward the area and shot. On the rebound, Giay appeared with a diving header to send it into the net and put Verdão in front.

The goal lifted Palmeiras even more. In the 27th minute, Jhon Arias played a precise ball to Giay, who moved forward and crossed for Vitor Roque. The striker arrived to finish and nearly scored Verdão’s second goal.

Less attacking threat

In the 47th minute, Jhon Arias received the ball from Piquerez and tried a shot, but got too far under it and sent it over the goal.

In the 63rd minute, Barboza won back possession and found Jhon Arias. The Colombian set up Flaco López in a good position to shoot, but the Argentine forward wasted the chance.

The second half had less attacking intensity from Palmeiras, who created fewer clear chances compared to the opening period. Even while maintaining control of the match at times, Verdão found it harder to threaten the opposing goal.

In the 81st minute, Flaco López made a good play and left Jhon Arias in an excellent position to shoot. The Colombian struck it looking for goal, but a deflection took the power off the shot and prevented Palmeiras from extending the lead.

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