Palmeiras beat Inter de Limeira in training game with youth goals | OneFootball

Palmeiras wrapped up another day of preparation for the rest of the season with a win. After drawing 1-1 with União São João de Araras in the first training match this Thursday (16), Verdão beat Inter de Limeira 2-0 at the Academia de Futebol in another mid-season training session led by Abel Ferreira.

The goals in the green-and-white side’s win were scored by forwards Luighi and Riquelme, both in the second half, in a match that helped give the squad playing rhythm before the Brazilian Championship resumes.

Abel started the session with Kaique; Giay, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo and Piquerez; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira and Mauricio; Erick Belé, Ramón Sosa and Riquelme.

Marlon Freitas leads the main attacking moves

Palmeiras controlled the match from the start and created the best chances in the first half. In the 20th minute, Mauricio found Marlon Freitas at the edge of the box, and the midfielder forced a good save from the opposing goalkeeper.

Shortly after, in the 28th minute, it was Piquerez’s turn to threaten in attack. The full-back cut onto his left foot and fired a dangerous shot, sending the ball very close to Inter de Limeira’s goal.

Luighi makes the difference and also provides an assist

In the second half, Abel made changes to the team. Marcelo Lomba, Benedetti, Miguel, and Luighi came on, increasing Verdão’s attacking intensity.

In the 25th minute, Marlon Freitas stepped up again, sending Luighi in behind the defense. The forward showed pace and composure to finish low and open the scoring.

Shortly after, Luighi was directly involved in the attack again. The Palmeiras No. 9 found Riquelme free, and he finished past the goalkeeper to seal the 2-0 win.

Young players keep making the most of their chances

The mid-season period has allowed Abel Ferreira to closely assess youth academy players and others trying to earn more space in the senior squad. Luighi and Riquelme found the net again, reinforcing the strong form of the club’s young attacking players.

Along with them, names like Miguel, Luis Pacheco, Larson, Heittor, Victor Gabriel, and Erick Belé have also been getting chances in the training matches held at the Academia de Futebol.

Productive mid-season stretch

Palmeiras have maintained a positive run in their preparatory activities during the season break. Before this Thursday’s matches, Verdão had already put together good results:

This Thursday, the outcome was positive again: a 1-1 draw against União São João in the first test and a 2-0 win over Inter de Limeira in the second session.

Focus on the return of the Brasileirão

Leaders of the Brazilian Championship, Palmeiras are now fully focused on the resumption of official competitions. Their next match will be on Wednesday (22) at 7:30 p.m. against Coritiba in Curitiba, in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

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