Palmeiras see off Botafogo at Allianz Parque in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Palmeiras defeated Botafogo 2-1 in a match valid for the seventh round of the Brazilian Championship, at Allianz Parque. In a duel where the Verdão hadn't won at home since 2022, Allan and Jhon Árias scored the goals for the Alviverde in the match against the Carioca team.

For the fans, the first goal was credited to Andreas Pereira, but there was a deflection by Allan, which was considered by the refereeing.

See the report between Palmeiras and Botafogo, at Allianz Parque:

First Half

With a slow start and Botafogo making some advances, Palmeiras needed eight minutes to open the scoring at Allianz Parque with Andreas Pereira. Jhon Arias started the play, found Flaco López, who crossed for the number eight to finish into the Botafogo net.

At 13 minutes, Jhon Arias took a shot from outside the area, posing a threat to Botafogo's goal. At 18, the Colombian launched Marlon Freitas, who set up Flaco López, but he missed the opportunity and goalkeeper Raúl made an easy save.

At 26, Jhon Arias appeared again. Flaco López received the ball on the side of the field and crossed to the number 11, who attempted a finish but sent it over the goal. At 32, Maurício recovered the ball from Danilo, was tackled, and the ball fell to Allan, who posed a threat to Botafogo's goalkeeper Raúl.

At 44 minutes, Botafogo was left with one less player. Medina brought down Jhon Árias, who would have been one-on-one to score.

Second Half

Right at the start of the second half, Botafogo came close with Montoro, who tried to beat Carlos Miguel, but the ball grazed the post. At six minutes, Palmeiras responded and scored the second goal of the match with Jhon Árias, who capitalized on Ferraresi's mistake and scored from close range.

At nine, Arias received on the left, tried to dribble Vitinho, but the ball ended up going out for a goal kick. The refereeing signaled a goal kick. Vitinho closed the space well and made the play difficult, and the ball ran too much before control.

At 14 minutes, Botafogo reduced the deficit with Danilo's "law of the ex". The former Verdão midfielder made a good play, was dispossessed, but ended up with the rebound, finishing into the goal. Out of respect, he did not celebrate the goal.

At 20 minutes, Palmeiras responded to score the third, but Mauricio missed a great opportunity in a counterattack for the Alviverde. At 41, Evangelista found Larson alone in the area, but the number 48 missed the opportunity. Afterwards, Verdão missed numerous chances to extend the lead.

And Now?

With the victory, Verdão continues to closely follow the leadership of the Brazilian Championship. Palmeiras returns to the field this Saturday (21), at 9 PM (Brasília time), in a decisive match for the top of the championship.

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