Palmeiras secures eighth victory in the Brazilian Championship after thrashing America-MG

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Verdão passes over the fragile defense of Coelho, who reaches seven games without winning in the championship

Without much difficulty, Palmeiras conquered the eighth victory in the Brazilian Championship by thrashing América-MG by 4 to 1, this Sunday, in Independência. Verdão opened 2-0 ahead, still in the first half, with Murilo and Rony.

The Rabbit discounted with Nicolas, taking a free kick. In the second half, Artur and Ron expanded for the São Paulo team. With the result, América reached seven games without winning in the Brasileirão. Palmeiras, who defeated Fortaleza in the last round, adds three more points and is firmly in the G-4 of the table.

With the rout, Palmeiras appears, momentarily, in 3rd place, with 31 points after 17 games played in the Brasileirão. The São Paulo team is twelve points behind leader Botafogo. América is still parked in the Z-4, in 19th place, adding ten points. Click here and check the updated classification of Série A of the Brasileirão.

The game

In the opening minutes, América-MG put pressure on Palmeiras, who had trouble keeping the ball. However, at the first opportunity, Verdão managed to open the scoring, at 17 minutes of the first stage. With a free kick, Murilo deflected and beat Mateus Pasinato.

After the goal, Abel Ferreira’s charges grew in the game. So much so that, at 25, striker Rony extended the advantage for the visitors. The number 10 took advantage of the hit and completed it for the bottom of the goal.

At 38 minutes, América-MG discounted the disadvantage. Nicolas took a free kick and the ball deflected on Gabriel Menino, deceiving Weverton. Palmeiras even managed to score with Zé Rafael, but the goal did not count due to the offside.

In addition, América-MG had two opportunities to score. In the first, Pedrinho swung the marking and Weverton defended. While in the other, Benítez served Mastriani, who kicked out face to face with the goalkeeper.

Right at the beginning of the second stage, Palmeiras scored the third goal in the game. The winger Artur, at seven minutes, anticipated Mateus Pasinato and headed to the back of the net.

Continuing the pressure, Verdão turned the victory into a rout. At 16, Veiga launched Rony, who didn’t waste. After analysis by VAR, the goal was validated.

For the rest of the match, Palmeiras started to manage the advantage. Abel Ferreira, in turn, started to save some starters with a view to the match against Atlético-MG, for Libertadores.

*With information from Gazeta Esportiva

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