Palmeiras ratings: Marlon Freitas shines in win over Grêmio | OneFootball

Marlon Freitas played a major role in Palmeiras’s 2-1 win over Grêmio in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship. The No. 17 not only scored his first goal in the Verdão shirt, but added another and secured all three points in the match played at Arena Crefisa Barueri.

The midfielder had six shots in the game and an 83% pass completion rate. In addition, he completed three of five long balls and also contributed with a tackle. Marlon Freitas scored the first with a header, and for the second he unleashed a first-time rocket from the edge of the box.

Alongside him, midfielder Andreas Pereira also had a strong performance, providing the assist for the first goal from a corner kick. The No. 8 had two key passes, 90% pass accuracy, and two tackles. In the first half, he delivered a dangerous inswinging corner.

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With Marlon Freitas enjoying a prolific night, Palmeiras’ attack left a lot to be desired. Flaco López started after international duty with Argentina, but failed to impress. He made a few wrong decisions and looked tired in the second half, finishing the match without any clear chances.

On the other hand, Giay returned inspired from the FIFA break. The right-back supported the attack well, struggled a bit with runs down the flank, but did not put a foot wrong, just like Jefté, who replaced the injured Piquerez at left-back.

Bruno Fuchs, who had the task of forming the center-back pairing alongside Murilo while Gómez remained on the bench, did not have a very good performance and allowed Carlos Vinícius to break free and score in the second half. Carlos Miguel, despite conceding, had a good game and saved Verdão in two other dangerous situations.

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