Analysis: what went well and what went wrong in the defeat of Palmeiras against Goiás | palms

And how could it be different, this had an important influence on the team’s performance. Abel Ferreira was forced to use players who practically did not train with the main squad, such as striker Fabrício.

In addition, a child expulsion of Mayke in the first half and the injury of Luiz Adriano, the team’s top scorer of the year, practically ended the chances of victory. To give you an idea, the attackers available in the second part were Marcelinho and Fabrício.

Even so, it was possible to get positive points from the game, such as the organization of the team in general, but on the other hand it left something to be offensive against the red card.

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Even with one less from the first half, Palmeiras proved to be well organized on the field, especially in the defensive system. For the first time under Abel Ferreira, the team played with three defenders, with Renan on the left, Gómez in the center and Emerson Santos on the right.

After the expulsion and the exchanges at the end of the final stage, the team had a line of four in front of the back, sometimes even with five, with Fabrício being the only one ahead. Thus, Palmeiras annulled practically all the offensive plays of Goiás.

Even with one less, Verdão suffered little. With two wings and well positioned, the team managed to avoid attacks from the sides and centers in the area, the most dangerous play of the opponent, especially with Fernandão and Rafael Moura together.

In the face of all the chaos and defeat, Palmeiras managed to be organized and very effective defensively. Goiás created very little and scored the goal from a distance, in the last minute.

The circumstances of the game also make it difficult to point out something wrong, as Mayke’s embezzlement and expulsion made a difference. Still, Palmeiras created very little time at 11v11.

Without Raphael Veiga, who had been the team’s main offensive weapon, the midfielders lacked focus on the offensive sector. Lucas Lima and Ramires were null in the creation of the plays.

Going in with three defenders also left Palmeiras with less offensive strength, as Mayke did not support from the left. With Goiás closed and only with Fernandão more advanced, Abel Ferreira could put someone who helps with more quality in the construction than one of the defenders, who actively plays this role.