Palmeiras back Carlos Miguel after fresh error, stressing team unity | OneFootball

Palmeiras backed goalkeeper Carlos Miguel after his own goal sealed a 1-1 draw with Cerro Porteño at Nubank Parque. The error extended a difficult spell for the club's No 1.

Leading 1-0 despite being a player down, Palmeiras conceded when, in the 47th minute of the second half, Carlos Miguel came out poorly and deflected the ball in. As it was off target, Conmebol ruled it his own goal. According to Globo.com, he is the club's costliest goalkeeper and had slipped up in a 26 July Brasileirão defeat to Atlético-MG.

Flaco López said mistakes are normal and not the main cause of the draw, stressing they would correct them with care. Abel Ferreira spread responsibility, noting defenders should have tracked the centre-forward and the keeper accepts he could have done better.

Signed last year from Nottingham Forest, he became first choice late last season after Weverton's injury. Palmeiras kept faith with him as their future in goal and allowed a club idol to leave for Grêmio.

He has 53 appearances for the Verdão, with 24 clean sheets, and saved a penalty in the Paulista final against Novorizontino. Despite a patchy run, he left the stadium confident Palmeiras will make the Libertadores quarter-finals.

They must win by any margin next Wednesday at 19:00 Brasília time in Paraguay. Another draw will send the tie to penalties.

Source: Globo.com

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