In a Game With Controversial Moments, Flamengo Beats Palmeiras 2-0

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The most anticipated match of the tenth round of the Brazilian Championship, Palmeiras x Flamengo, is currently a duel between the two main football teams in Brazil. This game also marked the meeting of the leader and vice leader and if Verdão had won last Sunday afternoon, it would have taken off and had a comfortable lead of 7 points. But the end was completely opposite to what Palmeiras expected.

Flamengo was the big winner and the score was 2-0 for the red-black team. But things only started to improve from the second half onwards. In the first half, it was a lukewarm game where both teams were not happy with their finishing. The highlight was the defenses of Palmeiras and Flamengo that were very competent in disarming plays and preventing the offensive advance of the opposing team. The young Gyan from Palmeiras proved to be a very interesting player and will undoubtedly contribute to his team this season.

Penalty Shootout Very Controversial

At Flamengo, the defense of "Léos" Ortiz and Pereira were very good and consistently solid in their plays. Rossi's good performance was also noteworthy, as he even saved a penalty. Speaking of penalties, it was a controversial incident. Referee Ramon Abatti Abel called a handball by full-back Varela. The VAR was called and the referee maintained his decision on the field. For some, the penalty did not exist and the ball touched the player's hand outside the line, but for others, the referee was right.

Flamengo goalkeeper Rossi was very focused and, like all Argentines, he tried his best to unsettle his opponent's kicker so that he would get nervous. Taking too long to position himself under the goal had an effect and, despite receiving a yellow card for it, he made a great save from a weak shot by Palmeiras full-back Piquerez. Perhaps the gods of football were fair, as the penalty could have been decided in a hasty manner.

In the second half, another controversial move this time on Flamengo's side, Arrascaeta was brought down by defender Murilo and although in the image it may seem that he did not have enough impact to bring down the number 10, from other angles it is clearly seen that he did, Murilo with his arm tries to obstruct Arrascaeta's passage and this is an infraction and like any infraction inside the area, it is a penalty. Then, the Uruguayan midfielder converted and scored the first goal of the match.

The second goal came from a beautiful play between Wallace Yan and Aryton Lucas, aka Bejinho. In the exchange of passes, the full-back was free to shoot and score the second goal that defined the score of the game. Yesterday, coach Filipe Luís's measures were effective and he managed to overcome the home team. It has been 8 years since Palmeiras beat Flamengo in the Brazilian Championship. This taboo is getting longer and longer.

Flamengo dominated most of the match in the second half and despite some absences, the players that were on the field were enough to secure an indisputable victory. With 3 more points, the red-and-black team is close to the leader Palmeiras and the difference drops to just 1 point, with Palmeiras on 22 points and Flamengo right behind with 21 points. Mengão's next match will be against Fortaleza at Maracanã.