Palmeiras held at home, but performance and choices offer fans hope | OneFootball

The home draw – in the rented stadium – is not good, and never will be, but despite the appearance of a poor performance, what was seen on the field was almost inconsistent with the numbers on the scoreboard. After Guarani’s goal, Palmeiras sought the equalizer while respecting its new idea of how to play, which is with possession and passing, without the dreaded long ball.

With some reserves on the field and elite members of the squad waiting on the bench, the mission was evidently more difficult, especially since they were looking for solutions on the ground, with close play, association, and good ideas, even if uncoordinated due to the lack of familiarity among many of these players as starters.

After bringing on their best players, the Verdão improved, piled up chances, and had an unlucky night, especially with Vitor Roque, who could have easily scored, but not every day is a great day for those who wear the number 9 shirt.

Not resorting to the easiest path, even when needing to press for the draw, is praiseworthy; it was what we were all looking for and still want. Hopefully, this below-par result won’t change the game plan, because there is a general understanding that it’s a setback, not a flaw in the method. We will continue to do well if we stay on this path.

With a lucky draw, Alviverde won’t play a derby in the quarterfinals, since second place matched them with Capivariano, who had a good campaign but is certainly below Santos, whom we would have faced if we were in first place in this initial stretch of the Paulistão.

We must carry on, without deviating from the idea, because good things are bound to come.

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