Palmeiras denied by Weverton, held to a draw by Grêmio | OneFootball

Palmeiras drew 0-0 with Grêmio this Sunday (20) at the Arena do Grêmio in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. In a match marked by major chances for Verdão, Weverton was the standout player and made a string of saves to deny Palmeiras a goal.

With the result, Palmeiras move level on points with Flamengo at the top, but miss the chance to open up an advantage in first place. The Rio club still has to play this round and could open a three-point lead over Verdão.

A truckload of missed chances

In the third minute, Grêmio took advantage of a mistake by the Palmeiras defense to create the first good chance. Pavón received the ball in a good position and shot, but Carlos Miguel did well to make the save and prevent the goal. The goalkeeper is in good form after qualifying in the Libertadores.

Then, in the fifth minute, Jhon Arias took a dangerous free kick and tested the Grêmio defense. Two minutes later, Vitor Roque responded for Palmeiras with a long-range shot, forcing Weverton, Verdão’s former goalkeeper, to make a great save at the Arena do Grêmio.

In the ninth minute, Flaco López had a great chance to open the scoring, but was denied by Werton, who made a good save. A minute later, Palmeiras threatened again. Vitor Roque delivered a precise cross for Marlon Freitas, whose powerful header hit the crossbar.

In the 19th minute, Flaco López set it up for Marlon Freitas, who lifted the ball into the box. Vitor Roque came in for a header, but hit the crossbar. Right after that, the Grêmio defense managed to clear the danger.

From the corner, Gustavo Gómez rose above the Grêmio defense and powered in a header, forcing Weverton into a sensational save to keep the score level at the Arena do Grêmio.

In the 23rd minute, Grêmio responded with a great counterattack. Carlos Vinícius got the ball in stride and went one-on-one with Carlos Miguel, who made himself big in front of the striker and pulled off a great save to prevent a Grêmio goal.

Verdão kept pressing and creating chances, but could not find the net before halftime.

Weverton to the rescue

Weverton kept saving Grêmio. In the ninth minute of the second half, Giay sent a cross into the box and found Vitor Roque, who got a shot away and nearly opened the scoring. The Grêmio goalkeeper, however, made a great save and kept Palmeiras off the board.

In the 25th minute, Andreas Pereira tried a beautiful shot from outside the box and forced Weverton into action again. The Grêmio goalkeeper made another good save to keep the score level.

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