Palmeiras dominate Grêmio, but are denied by Weverton: stats | OneFootball

Palmeiras drew 0-0 with Grêmio this Sunday (20) at the Arena do Grêmio, but the numbers show a performance of clear dominance by the green-and-white side. The team controlled possession, created chances in different ways, and finished the match with 29 shots.

The volume, however, was not enough to secure the win. Palmeiras hit the woodwork twice and ran into an inspired Weverton. The former Palmeiras goalkeeper made decisive interventions, including two saves in a row in stoppage time.

With the point earned in Porto Alegre, Verdão reached 57 points and remained in second place in the Brazilian Championship. Flamengo started Sunday on the same number of points, but with one more win, and was still set to face Red Bull Bragantino in the 28th round.

The numbers show Palmeiras’ dominance

Palmeiras finished the match with 72% possession and 29 shots. Of that total, 13 were on target, the equivalent of approximately 45% of their attempts.

Verdão also managed to vary the build-up of its plays. The team created through the middle, used the flanks, and threatened with aerial balls. Even so, it ended the match without turning territorial control into a goal.

Marlon Freitas hit the crossbar early on. Shortly after, Vitor Roque also struck the post. Gustavo Gómez also forced Weverton into a great save with a header inside the box.

Weverton makes the difference against former club

If Palmeiras managed to create in different ways, Weverton responded every time he was called into action. The goalkeeper made at least four saves of a very high degree of difficulty during the match.

In the second half, the former Palmeiras player denied a goal from another Vitor Roque header and also did well on an Andreas Pereira shot. Wallace also saved Grêmio on the line after another dangerous Verdão attack.

The most important intervention came in stoppage time. Weverton rushed out at the feet of the Palmeiras attack and, in the continuation of the move, again prevented a goal on an effort from Sosa. The goalkeeper left the pitch as the main reason the scoreline remained unchanged.

After the match, Gustavo Gómez acknowledged the performance of his former teammate and said Weverton had been the standout player of the game. The captain also stressed that Palmeiras need to improve their conversion of the chances they create.

Carlos Miguel was also tested by Grêmio

Despite Palmeiras’ dominance, Grêmio managed to threaten mainly through quick transitions. Carlos Miguel had to step up on efforts from Pavón and Gustavo Martins near the end of the first half.

On one of those occasions, the Palmeiras goalkeeper tipped a header onto the crossbar. Grêmio also had dangerous moments during the second half, even though they remained in a more reactive posture for longer.

Palmeiras, therefore, did not have absolute control of the chances. The difference was in frequency: while the home side looked for counterattacks, Verdão maintained a greater presence in the attacking half and piled up chances in both halves.

Palmeiras wastes chance to take the lead

The draw prevented Palmeiras from temporarily taking the lead in the Brasileirão. The club reached the same 57 points as Flamengo, but remained behind on number of wins before the Rio rival’s match against Red Bull Bragantino.

The result also brought Alviverde’s run to a halt before the international break. Palmeiras’ next match will be against Bahia on October 8 in the Brazilian Championship.

Until then, Abel Ferreira will have an extended period to work with the team ahead of the decisive run that will also include the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil semifinals.

Frequently asked questions

How many shots did Palmeiras have against Grêmio?

Palmeiras finished the match with 29 shots. Of that total, 13 were on target.

What was Palmeiras’ possession percentage?

Palmeiras had 72% possession in the 0-0 draw with Grêmio.

How many points does Palmeiras have in the Brasileirão?

With the draw in Porto Alegre, Palmeiras reached 57 points in the Brazilian Championship standings.

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