Analysis: Palmeiras use Flamengo red card, win at Maracanã, go clear | OneFootball

Palmeiras took advantage of Jorge Carrascal’s first-half red card to build a 3-0 win over Flamengo this Saturday (23) at the Maracanã, in the 17th round of the Brazilian Série A Championship.

The goals were scored by Allan, Flaco López, and Paulinho.

Verdão responds differently after recent slip-up with a numerical advantage

After dropping points against Corinthians despite playing with two extra men, Palmeiras managed to turn their numerical superiority into control against their main direct rival in the fight for the top spot.

Carrascal was sent off in the 20th minute of the first half after a high challenge on Murilo.

Until then, Flamengo had started better, especially thanks to a strong performance from Samuel Lino, who created the team’s main attacking moves.

Palmeiras grow after the red card and open the scoring

With one more player on the field, Verdão began to control possession more and found spaces in Flamengo’s defense.

The first goal came in the 39th minute. After a long ball from Marlon Freitas, Allan flicked it with his heel for Flaco López to finish and open the scoring.

Flamengo try to respond, but Palmeiras kill off the game

Even with a numerical disadvantage, Flamengo came out attacking in the second half after changes made by coach Leonardo Jardim.

Palmeiras, however, made the most of counterattacks and doubled the lead through Allan after a quick passing move involving Jhon Arias.

In stoppage time, Paulinho sealed the rout after an assist from Jefté.

The forward, a former Vasco player, celebrated by asking the Flamengo fans to be quiet, a gesture that sparked a brief clash between players from both teams.

Victory eases pressure on Abel

The result ends the run of pressure on coach Abel Ferreira after the defeat to Cerro Porteño in the Copa Libertadores.

With the win, Palmeiras move to 38 points and open a seven-point lead over Flamengo, who still have a game in hand.

Upcoming matches

Palmeiras return to the field on Thursday at 7 p.m. against Junior Barranquilla in the Libertadores, looking to secure their place in the round of 16.

Flamengo, meanwhile, face Cusco FC on Tuesday before taking on Coritiba in the Brasileirão.

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