Abel Ferreira still in the title race after Palmeiras beat Sport Recife | OneFootball

In the early hours of this Tuesday, August 26th, Palmeiras added three more points in the Brasileirão, after defeating Sport Recife 3-0 at home. Abel Ferreira's team is thus getting closer to the leader of the competition, Flamengo, which hours later thrashed Vitória 8-0.

The first half started at full speed for Palmeiras, with Flaco López opening the scoring in the 14th minute, assisted by Vítor Roque. However, Abel Ferreira's team went into halftime with only a minimal lead on the scoreboard.

It was in the second half that the Portuguese coach's team consolidated the victory. Flaco López came out of the locker room eager to score again and, once more assisted by Vítor Roque, scored his second goal of the match in the 56th minute.

Sport Recife didn't even have time to catch their breath, and just three minutes later, Gustavo Gómez scored the third goal of the match, assisted by Maurício, thus closing the scoreboard against an inefficient attacking and apathetic defending opponent.

The team of the former Sporting coach remains in the race for the Brasileirão title. In the 21st round, Palmeiras has 42 points in 19 matches, occupying the second position in the competition. Ahead is Flamengo, with 46 points in 20 matches.

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