Player ratings: who shone and who struggled in Palmeiras’ defeat to Vasco | OneFootball

Palmeiras had a night to forget at São Januário last Thursday. The São Paulo team was defeated 2-1, coming from behind, in the fifth round of the Campeonato Paulista. Flaco López managed to stand out, while the defensive system left much to be desired.

The striker did not have a great game and even made some mistakes during the match. He was coming off a lackluster performance, but opened the scoring for Palmeiras in the 39th minute of the first half. Even at a time when Verdão had few chances, he took responsibility and scored a beautiful goal.

On the other hand, the defensive system made too many mistakes. With Vasco attacking more down the right, Khellven appeared more vulnerable and struggled with the rival’s advances. He failed to track any of the plays that led to Vasco’s goals, both of which came in the second half down the right side.

On the left, Jefté did not compromise, but contributed little, both in defense and attack. Gustavo Gómez also did not perform well. In the play leading to the first goal, he was marking David but still allowed Vasco’s number 7 to assist Thiago Mendes. For the second, the captain couldn’t keep up and saw Cuiabano receive the ball in the middle of the box to turn the game around.

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Bruno Fuchs, like Jefté, was given a chance among the starters. The defender seemed a bit out of rhythm and had a below-par night alongside his teammates. Felipe Anderson was invisible in the match and was substituted before Vasco’s second goal.

Finally, Marlon Freitas was very alert in the first half and provided the assist for Flaco’s goal in the 39th minute. The midfielder’s performance dropped in the second half and he ended up making mistakes in both of Vasco’s goals. First, he lost possession and then mistimed his attempt to intercept.

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