Internacional v Palmeiras: Abel Ferreira tops table, slams refereeing | OneFootball

After a period of greater 'turbulence', Palmeiras – who paid for a striker previously contested by Sporting – seems to have returned to its usual form. In the early hours of Thursday to Friday, the team led by Abel Ferreira went to Estádio José Pinheiro Borda (better known as Beira-Rio) and defeated Internacional, 3-1, in the closing match of the third round of the Brasileirão.

Gustavo Gómez opened the scoring for Verdão in the 23rd minute, but the home side responded before the halftime whistle, through Ronaldo. However, in the second half, Vítor Roque and Andreas Pereira did their part, in the 52nd and 82nd minutes, respectively, sealing the final result once and for all.

Even though Palmeiras secured what was their third consecutive victory in all competitions, the truth is that the former Sporting coach refused to be satisfied, and in the press conference that followed the final whistle, pointed the finger at the performance of Brazilian referee Davi Lacerda.

"Since the match against São Paulo, it's been 23 games, and it seems like there’s a decree saying penalties can’t be awarded to Palmeiras, I don’t understand it. After all the commotion, the only penalty was against LDU Quito, at home," said Abel Ferreira, in statements reproduced by the Brazilian portal Globoesporte.

The team led by the Portuguese coach now puts the Brasileirão on 'stand by' to refocus on the Campeonato Paulista. More specifically, in the eighth round match of the regular phase, against Guarani, scheduled for 11:30 pm (Portugal Mainland time) next Sunday, at Allianz Parque.

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