In the 17th round of the Brasileirao, Palmeiras achieved a 1-0 victory over Grêmio this Saturday at Allianz Parque. Facundo Torres scored the only goal in the second minute of the first half, securing the win for the home team.
With a powerful strike, Torres capitalized on a cross from Maurício, leaving goalkeeper Tiago Volpi with no chance of making a save.
Facundo Torres was the standout player, not only for scoring the goal but also for attempting two shots on target throughout the match.
Maurício also made significant contributions to Palmeiras’ play, bolstering their midfield.
Palmeiras, under the guidance of coach Abel Ferreira, employed a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Weverton in goal, while Gustavo Gómez, Bruno Fuchs, and Joaquín Piquerez formed the defensive line. The midfield consisted of Agustín Giay, Emiliano Martínez, Lucas Evangelista, and Maurício, with Torres, Vitor Roque, and Luighi leading the attack.
On the other side, Grêmio, managed by Luiz Venker Menezes, set up in a 4-3-3 formation with Tiago Volpi in goal, supported by Wagner Leonardo, Igor Serrote, Gustavo Martins, and Marlon in defense. Their midfield included Dodi, Alex Santana, and Riquelme Freitas, while Cristian Pavón, Cristian Olivera, and Martin Braithwaite were tasked with scoring.
The match, officiated by referee Paulo Zanovelli da Silva, saw several tactical maneuvers from both teams.
Next, Palmeiras will travel to face Vitória, while Grêmio will take on Fortaleza at home in the Arena do Grêmio.
With this victory, Palmeiras now sits at 32 points, occupying third place in the league, while Grêmio remains with 17 points in 14th position.
Substitutions for Palmeiras
57’ 2T – Maurício replaced by Ramón Sosa
58’ 2T – Vitor Roque substituted for José Manuel López
69’ 2T – Luighi off for Raphael Veiga
69’ 2T – Lucas Evangelista taken off for Aníbal Moreno
81’ 2T – Facundo Torres replaced by Riquelme Fillipi
Yellow Cards for Palmeiras
33’ 1T – Emiliano Martínez (Unsporting behavior)
27’ 2T – Abel Ferreira (Abusive language towards the referee)
Substitutions for Grêmio
45’ 2T – Alex Santana substituted by Camilo Reijers
68’ 2T – Cristian Pavón taken off for Alysson Edward
76’ 2T – Riquelme Freitas replaced by Edenílson
86’ 2T – Dodi substituted for Jardiel
Yellow Cards for Grêmio
25’ 1T – Cristian Pavón (Unsporting behavior)
38’ 2T – Gustavo Martins (Unsporting behavior)