In the 17th round of the Brasileirao, Palmeiras emerged triumphant with a slim 1-0 victory against Grêmio at Allianz Parque. The game saw its only goal scored by Facundo Torres in the 2nd minute of the first half, setting the tone for a tense match.
Facundo Torres struck early with a powerful shot that left Grêmio’s goalkeeper Tiago Volpi with no chance, following a well-placed assist from Maurício.
Recognized as the standout player of the match, Torres not only scored but also made two attempts at the goal, showcasing his offensive prowess. Meanwhile, Maurício played a critical role in the midfield for Palmeiras, orchestrating plays and maintaining possession.
Palmeiras’ head coach, Abel Ferreira, employed a 3-4-3 formation for this encounter, placing Weverton in goal; with Gustavo Gómez, Bruno Fuchs, and Joaquín Piquerez as defenders; and Agustín Giay, Emiliano Martínez, Lucas Evangelista, and Maurício anchoring the midfield. The attack was led by Facundo Torres, Vitor Roque, and Luighi.
On the opposing side, Grêmio, managed by Luiz Venker Menezes, adopted a 4-3-3 setup, featuring Tiago Volpi in goal; Wagner Leonardo, Igor Serrote, Gustavo Martins, and Marlon in defense; and Dodi, Alex Santana, and Riquelme Freitas in midfield. The attacking trio comprised Cristian Pavón, Cristian Olivera, and Martin Braithwaite.
The match, officiated by Paulo Zanovelli da Silva, ended with Palmeiras earning three crucial points, now totaling 32 points and occupying the third spot in the league standings. Grêmio, with 17 points, remains in the 14th position.
In their upcoming matches, Palmeiras will head to Vitória while Grêmio will host Fortaleza at the Arena do Grêmio.
Substitutions for Palmeiras
57’ 2T – Maurício off for Ramón Sosa and Vitor Roque off for José Manuel López
58’ 2T – Luighi off for Raphael Veiga
69’ 2T – Lucas Evangelista off for Aníbal Moreno and Cristian Olivera off for Alexander Aravena
81’ 2T – Facundo Torres off for Riquelme Fillipi
Yellow Cards for Palmeiras:
33’ 1T Emiliano Martínez (Unsporting behavior) and 27’ 2T Abel Ferreira (Insulting the referee)
Substitutions for Grêmio
45’ 2T – Alex Santana off for Camilo Reijers
68’ 2T – Cristian Pavón off for Alysson Edward
76’ 2T – Riquelme Freitas off for Edenílson
86’ 2T – Dodi off for Jardiel
Yellow Cards for Grêmio:
25’ 1T Cristian Pavón (Unsporting behavior) and 38’ 2T Gustavo Martins (Unsporting behavior)