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Abel Ferreira has full responsibility for Palmeiras positions for the Libertadores semifinal.
The dynamics of the teams changed in today’s game, decisive for the Libertadores quarterfinals.
The Portuguese surprised, put together a stronger, more intense team, taking out Zé Rafael and putting Gabriel Menino in the middle of the field. And Marcos Rocha on the side.
With a lot of personality, the Brazilian team made the game easier.
Victory 3-0, goals from Gustavo Scarpa, Rony and Gabriel Menino.
And now the qualifiers of River Plate and Nacional de Uruguay are waiting to seek the right to decide the title.
In the first game, in Buenos Aires, River won 2 to 0. The definition will be on Thursday, in Montevideo.
Abel Ferreira tried to make a significant change in Palmeiras. He left Zé Rafael for Gustavo Menino in the center of the field. Putting Marcos Rocha on the right side.
The intention was to increase the strength of the marking. That the team does not suffer like in Paraguay, when Gustavo Morínigo’s team triumphed, due to the intensity in the midfield. And they only tied the game at 1 to 1, due to bad luck.
Palmeiras tried, even playing at home, to seek victory, but surely. That is to say, prepared to stop the foreseeable counterattacks that the Paraguayans would attempt.
At 4-5-1, Abel left sprinter Roni up front drawing the attention of the defense, leaving room for socks Gustavo Scarpa and Raphael Veiga, coming from behind, to hit the goal.
Libertad, meanwhile, did not have the same offensive stance as Asunción. Acting at 4-4-2, he sought to exploit the stolen ball in the back of Marcos Rocha and Viña. Very humble tactical plan.
But he almost managed to get ahead, when in the 13th minute, exploiting a full-fledged defense, he passed Gustavo Gómez and shot low, saved Weverton.
The change of Palmeiras was lethal.
With the brand of Abel Ferreira. Gustavo Veiga and Ron fought with the defense, the forward managed to assist Gustavo Scarpa. The shot came out strong, without the possibility of defense for the great goalkeeper Martín Silva.
1 to 0, Palmeiras.
The goal should give the Brazilian team more confidence. But it ended up backing away. Returning, to attract the Paraguayans and explore their speed.
His lines were too far back.
However, this position was very risky, since the first half ended with the ball crossing the Palmeire area several times.
The reverse was over the top.
At half-time, Abel Ferreira tried to replace Palmeiras placed in front. Even because Libertad came back, looking for at least a draw.
There was more room for Palmeiras.
But everything would be much easier, after a childish and silly kick with the ball stopped by Piris in Raphael Veiga. The VAR denounced it. And the side was sent off after 18 minutes.
Gustavo Morínigo risked, did not want to overcome his defense.
He had no left back.
And he paid dearly for it.
Gabriel Verón had twice on the same play, forcing Martín Silva to make excellent saves in the 19th minute.
But, at 22 minutes, Marcos Rocha free, center for Ron to get on a car and push the ball into the nets, 2-0.
Marcos Rocha made an inexplicable mistake by backtracking badly for Weverton, Villalba anticipated. But with an empty goal, it took a long time to decide what to do. And he kicked Marcos Rocha, who recovered.
And the third goal came.
Wilian served Scarpa, better on the field, who provided Gabriel Menino, who helped the networks, an exceptional assistance. 3 to 0, at 36 minutes.
Quarterfinals resolved.
Palmeiras in the semifinals of the Libertadores.
With the decisive match at Allianz Parque.
The group in the first phase was easy.
Dolphin, even more.
Freedom, no, a very competitive team.
What matters is that the São Paulo team has evolved a lot in the competition.
The person in charge has a first and last name.
Abel Ferreira …
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