Abel Ferreira hits jackpot at Palmeiras despite draw – EC Vitória | OneFootball

Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras dropped points again in the Brasileirão on Wednesday night, November 19, managing only a goalless draw against Vitória in a match brought forward from the 37th round. After losing the previous two games, the São Paulo team once more showed a lack of intensity, despite controlling most of the game's moments.

It was only in the second half that the team, led by the former Sporting coach and player, managed to create real danger, accumulating several goal-scoring opportunities. However, even with nine shots on target, the scoreboard remained untouched, largely thanks to the inspired performance of goalkeeper Thiago Couto, who kept Vitória defensively secure throughout.

Near the end, Palmeiras was reduced to ten men following the expulsion of Andreas Pereira, a former Fulham player. Despite the new setback, the São Paulo team reached 69 points and did not fall further behind the leaders due to the indirect help from Fluminense, who defeated Flamengo on the same night.

With four rounds remaining, the title race remains wide open. Palmeiras will host Fluminense on November 23, while Flamengo will face Red Bull Bragantino on the same day. Meanwhile, Leonardo Jardim's Cruzeiro, in third place, will play against Juventude this Wednesday.

Apart from this intense race for the Brasileirão, Abel Ferreira still has another major challenge against Flamengo this season. Palmeiras will face the Rio de Janeiro team in the Copa Libertadores final - a qualification that brought the Portuguese coach to tears -, with the match scheduled for November 29, at 9:00 PM.

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