🎥 Felipe Anderson stunner as Palmeiras beat Juventude to go top | OneFootball

This Sunday (2), Palmeiras defeated Juventude 2-0 at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, in the 31st round of the Brasileirão.

After the historic qualification for the Libertadores final, coach Abel Ferreira fielded a mixed team – only 3 players who started in the 4-0 win over LDU.

But Verdão had no trouble overcoming the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

Midway through the first half, after a cross from the right into the box, Raphael Veiga tried a left-footed finish and ended up providing the assist for Bruno Rodrigues to deflect the ball into the net and open the scoring.

After the break, some players considered starters came onto the field, and Palmeiras managed to better control the midfield.

After a great save on a shot by Raphael Veiga, Felipe Anderson curled the ball from the edge of the box into the top corner to extend the lead.

Juventude had good chances in the final stretch of the match, but goalkeeper Carlos Miguel put up a "wall" to make some great saves.

🚦 How things stand

With a return to the "win column" after two rounds, Palmeiras reached 65 points and returned to the top of the Brasileirão, overtaking Flamengo (64 points).

Meanwhile, Juventude remained in second-to-last place with 26 points.

The team from Rio Grande do Sul will be back on the pitch next Wednesday (5), when they visit Sport at Ilha do Retiro for round 32 of the Brasileirão.

Verdão, on the other hand, will host Santos at Allianz Parque on Thursday (6).

Featured photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras

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