Palmeiras thrash rivals, another ex-Sporting boss struggles in Brazil | OneFootball

Palmeiras defeated Internacional 4-1 on the night of last Saturday, September 13, in a match valid for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. With the victory, Abel Ferreira’s team surpassed Leonardo Jardim’s Cruzeiro, even with one game less.

The match started well for Verdão, with Vítor Roque scoring just 4 minutes into the game. The forward – who refused to sign with Sporting last season – went on to score again in the 24th minute. Lucas Evangelista made it 3-0 (29’), putting the win firmly in Palmeiras’ hands.

Still in the first half, Vítor Roque scored again, completing his hat-trick (43’). When the referee blew the whistle for halftime, the team led by Sporting’s former coach had a four-goal advantage.

In the second 45 minutes of the match, Palmeiras remained on top but played at a slower pace, managing the lead on the scoreboard. Internacional still pulled one back in the 72nd minute through Johan Carbonero, but the goal was not enough to trouble Verdão.

With this victory, Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras is now second in the Brasileirão, with 46 points, one less than Flamengo (47). Both teams have played 21 matches, while Leonardo Jardim’s Cruzeiro, formerly of Sporting, closes out the podium with 44 points from 22 games.

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