Palmeiras draw with Internacional and could see lead cut | OneFootball

Palmeiras drew with Internacional this Sunday (9). In a match played at Nubank Parque, the score ended 0-0. With both teams showing little inspiration, Abel Ferreira’s side could see its lead at the top of the Brazilian Championship shrink.

Second-placed Flamengo will also take the field this Sunday, at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), against Vitória at the Maracanã.

Little attacking action

The first half was marked by few chances from either side. Experiencing different moments in the Brasileirão, Palmeiras and Internacional played out a balanced match.

Verdão threatened only once, when Allan, in the 26th minute, fired a cross-shot that was blocked by the Colorado club’s defense. After that, Abel Ferreira’s team was unable to create another clear opportunity.

Green pressure

In the fifth minute, Palmeiras threatened through Allan; on the rebound, Maurício tried a volley, but it was saved by the Colorado goalkeeper. Later, Abel Ferreira brought on Flaco López and Vitor Roque, who had started on the bench.

In the 33rd minute, Verdão threatened with Vitor Roque after a corner kick. In the 35th, Palmeiras’ number nine missed a great one-on-one chance against Internacional’s goalkeeper. Late in the match, Abel Ferreira’s team put pressure on Internacional, but could not break the deadlock at Nubank Parque.

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