Palmeiras win at Juventude with rotated squad, stay top of Brasileirão | OneFootball

Palmeiras faced Juventude this Sunday (2), in a match valid for the 31st round of the Brasileirão. Before the game even started, there was already a change: Verdão had to change uniforms due to the similarity with the club from Caxias. But this alteration did not hinder Palmeiras' victory at all.

With goals from Bruno Rodrigues and Felipe Anderson, the Greatest Champion of Brazil won and remains at the top of the Brazilian Championship.

First Half

The first ten minutes saw little creativity. Juventude and Palmeiras exchanged passes cautiously, prioritizing studying their opponent. Palmeiras showed control in possession, while Juventude sought to adjust their marking. The record weighed: Palmeiras has not lost at Alfredo Jaconi for 18 years.

Soon after, Palmeiras had a chance with Felipe Anderson, who shot over Jandrei's goal. Juventude responded with Alan Ruschel after a cross. In the 19th minute, Verdão threatened after a good play between Facundo Torres and Bruno Rodrigues, but the Palmeiras number 17 couldn't finish dangerously.

Goal for Palmeiras! Bruno Rodrigues! In the 24th minute, the number 11 scored his second of the season after a cross from Khellven. Veiga received and shot, the ball rebounded to the striker's feet, who opened the scoring.

As the match went on, Verdão tried new counterattacks, but without success. Facundo Torres missed some opportunities. Palmeiras continued to dominate the first half until the end.

Second Half

In the first minute of the second half, Palmeiras came forward with Felipe Anderson, who led a counterattack and almost increased the lead. On the rebound, Facundo couldn't finish. In the 15th minute, Khellven made a beautiful long pass, finding Felipe Anderson, who sent it into the top corner and extended the lead.

Soon after, Carlos Miguel shone, making a great sequence of saves at Alfredo Jaconi. Palmeiras continued to control the match well in the following minutes.

With the entry of some starters, Abel Ferreira's team kept up the pace, but gave more space to Juventude.

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 pm (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque. Verdão leads the competition with 65 points, Flamengo, in second place, has 64.

Match Details

Juventude 0 x 2 Palmeiras

Venue: Alfredo Jaconi, Caxias do Sul (RS)

Date and time: November 2, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time)

Referee: Sávio Pereira Sampaio (DF)

Assistants: Leila Naiara Moreira (DF) and Daniel Henrique da Silva (DF)

VAR: Rodolpho Toski Marques (PR)

Yellow cards: Ángel and Caique (Juventude); Aníbal Moreno (Palmeiras)

Red card:

Goals: Bruno Rodrigues (25’/1st half 0 – 1) and Felipe Anderson (15’/2nd half 0 – 2)

JUVENTUDE: Jandrei; Luan Freitas, Rodrigo Sam, Wilker Ángel (Sforza, 30’/2nd half) and Igor Formiga; Caíque, Daniel Peixoto and Nenê (Gilberto, 28’/2nd half); Alan Ruschel (Hermes, 28’/2nd half), Rafael Bilu (Ênio, 13’/2nd half) and Gabriel Veron (Giovanny, halftime).

PALMEIRAS: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Bruno Fuchs, Murilo and Jefté; Emiliano Martínez, Aníbal Moreno (Micael, 37’/2nd half), Facundo Torres (Ramón Sosa, 19’/2nd half) and Felipe Anderson (Andreas Pereira, 19’/2nd half); Raphael Veiga (Maurício, 10’/2nd half) and Bruno Rodrigues (Vitor Roque, 37’/2nd half).

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