Palmeiras mix it up in inspired night to stay top of Brasileirão | OneFootball

Palmeiras played another match true to its style this Sunday (2), away from home, against Juventude in Caxias do Sul. Verdão used eight different players compared to the lineup that started the match against LDU last Thursday and, even so, relied on its well-known style to win 2-0. The players who were given a chance in the starting eleven had an inspired night and showed that coach Abel was right to rest most of the regular starters.

Only goalkeeper Carlos Miguel and defenders Murilo and Bruno Fuchs started among the eleven in the 4-0 win over LDU and again this Sunday. The rest of the “cavalry” began on the bench and didn’t need to be called upon to chase the result. On the contrary, they entered the game with the score already decided.

Despite the different players, the team’s DNA remained almost intact. Verdão had 14 shots and was dangerous for much of the match. Already ahead after goals from Bruno Rodrigues and Felipe Anderson, Carlos Miguel’s star shone as he made ten saves.

Without the starting attacking duo, Palmeiras prioritized plays down the right side. That’s why Facundo Torres attracted most of Juventude’s marking. Khellven, making overlapping runs, also posed a threat, especially in the first half. It was in the first 45 minutes that Bruno Rodrigues opened the scoring.

In the second half, the game gained intensity. Palmeiras started to distribute plays better with the entry of Andreas Pereira, while Juventude pushed their lines higher and forced Verdão to play more long balls.

That’s how the second goal came. At 15 minutes, Khellven sent a long ball and found Felipe Anderson, who struck a beautiful shot with no chance for Jandrei. 2-0 and the final numbers. In the last 15 minutes, Carlos Miguel had to work repeatedly and made impressive saves to secure a clean sheet for Abel Ferreira’s team.

A calm match that brought gains for Palmeiras. In addition to starter Carlos Miguel showing great confidence with his good saves, several reserves took advantage of the opportunity against the team from Rio Grande do Sul, which is very positive for competition and the team’s confidence, especially with a packed schedule coming up in November.

What’s next?

Palmeiras returns to the field next Thursday (6), in a match against Santos for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque. Verdão leads the competition with 65 points, while Flamengo, in second place, has 64.

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