Abel Ferreira can't catch a break! Palmeiras draw with 9-man Corinthians | OneFootball

In a match counting for the 11th round of the Brasileirão, suspended Abel Ferreira saw his team held to a goalless draw in the São Paulo derby, in a game played against Corinthians. It should be remembered that the Portuguese coach is serving an eight-match suspension imposed by Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice.

The team of the former Sporting coach and player, who came into the match on a positive run of five consecutive wins, saw Timão bring that streak of good results to an end. Despite Corinthians’ two red cards: André (35’, after an obscene gesture) and Matheuzinho (71’, for a hard challenge), it was not enough for the Portuguese coach’s side to come out on top and continue their winning run.

As for the other Portuguese coaches in Brazilian football, Franclim Carvalho’s Botafogo drew at home with Josué’s Coritiba (2-2) and is now in 11th place. Artur Jorge’s Cruzeiro beat RB Bragantino at home (2-1) and moved up to 17th. Also in this round, Luís Castro’s Grémio (12th place) came away from rivals Internacional with a goalless draw.

the Superior Court of Sports Justice did not uphold Palmeiras’ claims, rejecting the appeal submitted by Palmeiras, meaning the Portuguese coach continues to serve the heavy suspension imposed on him.

Next Wednesday, this same suspension will be discussed in a hearing to be held before the Full Court, to which the club has appealed. In a statement, Palmeiras even complains of “unequal treatment” toward the Portuguese coach and the club.

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