Palmeiras rue missed chance after familiar Derby draw, lose ground | OneFootball

By Victória Romanelli

The Palmeiras suffered a draw of 1 to 1 with the Corinthians, on Sunday night, in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The green team ends the round frustrated with one less position in the table, finishing in third place, with 43 points, four behind Flamengo.

Abel Ferreira's team took to the field knowing that they could end the round close to the leader, but that's not what happened. Earlier, Flamengo had drawn 1 to 1 with Grêmio. Thus, it only reached 47 points, slowing the surge. On Saturday, Verdão lost second place to Cruzeiro, who beat São Paulo and reached 44 points.

Repeated script...

At Neo Química Arena, Palmeiras lived a script already known from this same season. Even playing away from home, Verdão was better in the game, but could not come out with the desired result. A similar situation had already occurred in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Brazil Cup. On that occasion, however, it was even worse and Palmeiras came out with a loss.

The seventh Derby of the year was Verdão's chance to get back at the rival and seek the three points to take off in the Brasileirão. The Palestra team comes from a nine-game unbeaten streak in the competition, with six wins and three draws. And the scenario was favorable: Palmeiras took to the field with full strength against a depleted rival.

Vitor Roque opens the score, but Palmeiras takes a cold shower with an own goal

Abel Ferreira's team showed dominance over the rival from the beginning of the match. At 14 minutes, after plays by Vitor Roque and Flaco López, one on one, the Argentine was knocked down by Charles and referee Ramon Abatti Abel marked the penalty. On the kick, Vitor Roque filled Hugo Souza's net.

But, about ten minutes later, without taking advantage of the pressure made on the rival and the chances created, Verdão took a cold shower. Garro lifted the ball in the area on a free kick, Gustavo Henrique headed, the ball hit Piquerez and died in the back of the goal.

Feeling of defeat, as said by Abel Ferreira, and score not reflecting the game, as emphasized by Flaco López, is what defines the classic for Palmeiras. Verdão had a considerable volume of play and gave work to Corinthians' defense, with seven shots on goal. Stumbling on effectiveness, Abel's team left with only one point from Itaquera.

Next Palmeiras game

September 13

Palmeiras x Internacional, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque (23rd round of the Brasileirão)

Palmeiras' situation in the Brasileirão

With the draw, Palmeiras stays with 43 points, in third place. Verdão was overtaken by Cruzeiro, who beat São Paulo, by 1 to 0, last Saturday.

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