Murilo errs but scores, Felipe Anderson shines as Palmeiras progress despite defeat | OneFootball

Palmeiras lost 3-2 to Fortaleza in Cuiabá in the Copa do Brasil last-16 second leg, yet advanced 5-3 on aggregate to reach the quarter-finals. According to Globo.com, Felipe Anderson stood out while Murilo mixed costly mistakes with a goal.

Fortaleza struck first with a long-range effort on 34 minutes. Anderson then left his marker trailing on the right and squared for Flaco López to level at 1-1. Soon after, Carlos Miguel parried a shot, Murilo diverted the rebound and Rodriguinho put Fortaleza back in front.

After the interval, Andreas Pereira came on and quickly delivered the cross for Murilo to head in the second Palmeiras goal to make it 2-2. Fortaleza found a third from a corner, with Giay failing to pick up Lucas.

Returning from a thigh oedema, Anderson started wide on the right and drove Palmeiras’ best attacking moments before making way. Flaco was their most frequent shooter and finished smartly for his goal. Carlos Miguel produced an early stop but was involved in the build-up to Fortaleza’s second.

Benedetti impressed in the absence of Barboza, while Arthur offered a steady display on the left and went close late on. Arias added bite after coming on, and Ramón Sosa also threatened. Vitor Roque started after a long lay-off, though he remains short of rhythm.

Head coach Abel Ferreira rotated, resting key names and handing minutes to returning players, then improved the team with his second-half changes. Despite the reverse, Palmeiras move on to the last eight.

Source: Globo.com

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