The Brazilian league just got a whole lot tighter. Palmeiras, led by coach Abel Ferreira, suffered a stunning 0-2 loss to Flamengo at home. This defeat not only snapped their winning streak but also gave a boost to the league’s top contenders.
Let’s break down what happened. Palmeiras had the perfect chance to take the lead with a penalty kick, but Piquerez blew it. The levee broke when De Arrascaeta scored on a penalty kick of his own, putting Flamengo ahead 1-0 in the 73rd minute.
Coach Ferreira pushed hard for an equalizer, but his team paid the price for being too aggressive. Flamengo caught them off guard with a lightning-fast counterattack, finished off by Ayrton Lucas in the 89th minute. Wallace Yan’s brilliant pass set up the goal, making all the difference.
Here’s how it went down:
- Palmeiras misses a penalty kick
- Flamengo scores on a penalty kick
- Ayrton Lucas seals the win with a late goal
Now, the gap between Palmeiras and Flamengo is just one point. This upset could also benefit Cruzeiro, who can move within two points of the top spot if they win their next game.
In other league news, Sport managed to scrape together their first point under new coach António Oliveira. They drew 1-1 with Internacional, thanks to a strong start and some solid defending.
Key Moments
Sport took an early lead with a goal from Chrystian Barletta, but Internacional fought back. Gustavo Prado scored a beautiful arcing shot to tie the game 1-1 in the 49th minute. Despite being down a man after Ronaldo’s red card, Sport held on for the draw.
For Coach Oliveira, it’s a small step forward, but Sport still has a long way to go. They’re stuck at the bottom of the league with just three points.