Palmeiras and São Paulo played out a goalless draw tonight at Morumbi, in a match marked by the physical game proposal of the home team and the banality of Wilton Pereira Sampaio, who is certainly in the top 5 worst Brazilian referees of all time.
With equality, Verdão reached 5 points and is only 12th in the table, after 4 rounds. The team scored just one goal and had the second worst attack in the competition, ahead of Cuiabá, who scored none. But Verdão boasts the best defense, with only one goal conceded – against Inter, in Barueri. Our next game for the Brasileirão will be against Cuiabá, at Arena Pantanal.
With few clues as to how the opponent would approach the game, as this is only Luis Zubeldía’s second game in charge of the Morumbi team, Abel opted to play Marcos Rocha on the right, with freedom to attack, with responsibility. Shirt number 2 supported Estêvão and the team really forced the game on that flank.
São Paulo understood the proposal and closed the route, with Welington and Alan Franco supported by Bobadilla and, at times, by André Silva, which meant that the defense maintained numerical superiority. Verdão was unable to shake the opponent’s defense by changing sides, as when the ball reached Richard Ríos and especially Raphael Veiga, the stick would break. The team in white played at will, under the fearful gaze of the judge.
Verdão was not intimidated and hit back, which made the game more the way São Paulo wanted: physical, little or nothing played, which reduced the clear difference that exists today between the two teams – both technical as tactics.
To make matters worse, Endrick was having a very poor, uninspired night. Thus, the first half passed without much chance of scoring – the best opportunity was with Gustavo Gómez, who tested after a corner from the right taken by Veiga – Rafael fell to the left and caught it well.
For the second half, Abel didn’t even wait 15 minutes to change Flaco López for Lázaro, pulling Endrick into command and bringing Veiga closer to the right flank. It worked at first and Endrick created the best chance of the game when he stole the ball from Arboleda inside the area and rolled it to Lázaro; without a goalkeeper, the number 17 played towards the goal, but over Alisson, who was protecting.
São Paulo was still trying to make quick plays, especially after the entry of Ferreirinha, who took advantage of the inversion of our full-backs, after the double change that sent Mayke and Vanderlan onto the field. The number 12 came in to attack, but ended up trapped by the quick left pointer that came from Grêmio and SPFC got a good chance with Calleri, who played well and the ball missed Weverton’s right post.
In the end, without losing the physical characteristic that marked the entire game, the two teams ended up being satisfied with the draw, which persisted until the end, frustrating Morumbi, which received a large audience – made up exclusively of São Paulo residents. Nobody won, but the judge lost, in yet another horrible performance, which irritated everyone, on both sides.
Verdão is now thinking about Botinha de Ribeirão, their opponent in the Copa do Brasil on Thursday, at Allianz Parque, before thinking about Brasileirão again – the team will have to travel to Cuiabá to play on Sunday, making three games in six days. Abel will have to activate the energy management mode. Let Veiga be the first in line, because he really needs it. LET’S GO PALMEIRAS!
Datasheet
Lineup
First time
16′
Palm trees After a good recovery of the ball in attack, Murilo charged through the middle and activated Endrick; shirt 9 cut to the middle and set up the shot, but was blocked.
25′
Game stopped to assist Estêvão, who puts his hand on his right knee.
26′
UFA! Bobadilla shot from outside the area, Alan Franco deflected it and the ball passed very dangerously to the right of Weverton’s goal.
28′
Palm trees WHAT A CHANCE! Raphael Veiga took a corner from the right side of the attack and found Gustavo Gómez with some freedom, in the center of the area; the Paraguayan headed the ball with great danger, but Rafael managed to palm it away on reflex.
40′
WHAT A FRIGHT! Missing in the offensive midfield, Alisson’s lift found Arboleda, whose header was blocked by the marking; on the rebound, the defender shot towards the goal with great danger, but the ball went to Weverton’s left.
48′
After averaging and scoring everything against Palmeiras, Wilton Pereira Sampaio whistled the end of the first half after three minutes of added time.
Second time
Palmeiras returned to the second stage without changes.
1′
Palm trees WHAT A CHANCE! Raphael Veiga drove through the middle and played a dig to Flaco López, leaving the Argentine in front of the goal; with freedom, Flaco preferred to play in the middle for Endrick, but the ball went against the movement of the number 9, who adjusted his body and hit the mark.
3′
Palm trees ONE MORE! Murilo raised it to Flaco López, at the edge of the area; the Argentinian headed the ball towards Piquerez, who volleyed the ball in with some danger, but the ball went over the goal.
10′
Left: Flaco López
11′
Palm trees IT LOST! Endrick stole the ball inside the area and passed it back to Lázaro; with the goalkeeper defeated, the number 17 had a good chance, but Alisson arrived with a cart and took the ball over the line.
Left: Endrick and Estêvão
22′
ON THE BEAM! Alan Franco used Luciano behind Marcos Rocha’s back; The number 10 crossed low to Calleri, who tried a great shot and hit Weverton’s right post.
25′
Palm trees In the absence of the attacking midfielder, Richard Ríos faked the shot, the barrier opened and Raphael Veiga hit firmly; With a deflection, the ball was somewhat dangerous, but Rafael fit it in.
28′
Left: Marcos Rocha and Piquerez
51′
In yet another terrible performance, Wilton Pereira Sampaio ended the match.
Grades
Weverton
Little required, he hit the ball well from the top.
7
Marcos Rocha
He stepped up more than usual in the first half, being physically demanding. It held up well.
7
Mayke
He came in to beat Marcos Rocha and attack São Paulo’s left side, but ended up being arrested by Ferreirinha.
6
Gustavo Gómez
He won his duels and played a good game; he was injured at the end and played 15 minutes in sacrifice.
7
Murilo
The best on the field, winning the duel with Calleri and playing with the arrow up the entire time.
8.5
Piquerez
An extra in the first half, he was more active in the final part and had a good chance in a non-jump, but he caught the ball a lot.
6.5
Vanderlan
It was important to reinforce the marking after James’ entry; he still found some space for support.
6.5
Aníbal Moreno
He shone once again, completely nullifying Luciano, who could only press the judge.
7.5
Richard Rios
He filled the sector well, but failed to serve as an option for offensive articulations and eventually make the bridge to change the side of the game.
6.5
Stephen
Very active, but his left-handed crosses always caught São Paulo’s defense head on. He couldn’t break the last line.
6
Luis Guilherme
Entered open on the right; Then he had the chance to play more inside, but for a very short time.
6
Raphael Veiga
He came in willing to respond to fair criticism for the last few games, but he was beaten too much, with the complacency of the criminal with the whistle. He fought until he could no longer stand.
7.5
Endrick
Little inspired, in addition to little action. How different it is, even so, he was the one who created the best chance of the game.
5
Ron
He ran, ran, ran, and nothing came of it, because he didn’t hit any of them.
5
Flaco López
Hidden, with little mobility, it contributed little.
5.5
Lazarus
He entered well through the left middle corridor and had the game ball at his feet; With the change of sides he started to play more open and disappeared.
6.5
Abel Ferreira
He was unable to make the team free itself from the siege and the blows, giving the ball more speed. He missed Mayke’s change. He’s been more inspired.
6
Tags: SPFC #0x0 Palmeiras Brazilian Championship
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