Palmeiras hit four, ex-Sporting boss sinks further in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Palmeiras defeated Internacional 4-1 on the night of last Saturday, September 13th, in a match valid for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. With the victory, Abel Ferreira’s team overtook Leonardo Jardim’s Cruzeiro, even with one game less.

The match started well for Verdão, with Vítor Roque scoring just 4 minutes into the game. The forward – who refused to sign with Sporting last season – would go on to score again at 24'. Lucas Evangelista made it 3-0 (29'), putting the victory firmly on track.

Still in the first half, Vítor Roque scored again, completing his hat-trick (43'). When the referee blew the whistle for halftime, the team led by the former Sporting coach had a four-goal advantage.

In the second 45 minutes, Palmeiras remained on top, but played at a slower pace, managing their lead on the scoreboard. Internacional still pulled one back in the 72nd minute through Johan Carbonero, but the goal was not enough to trouble Verdão.

With this victory, Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras is now second in the Brasileirão, with 46 points, one less than Flamengo (47). Both teams have played 21 matches, while Leonardo Jardim’s Cruzeiro, formerly of Sporting, completes the podium with 44 points from 22 games.

Watch one of the goals from the match, the result of a great play:

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