Var confirms! Red card for Piquerez changes everything: Palmeiras has so far beaten Atlético-MG 2-0 in the 1st half

Palmeiras opens 2-0 over Atlético-MG in the Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, in the delayed round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Flaco López and Allan scored the Alviverde goals at the beginning of the match. Aos 44 minutes into the first half, left-back Piquerez received a straight red card after a strong tackle on

The match started at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) this Wednesday. Palmeiras, second in the championship, seeks to keep its title chances alive in the final stretch of the competition. Já Atlético-MG is fighting to avoid any risk of relegation and dreams of a place in the next Libertadores.

The game is still underway, with Palmeiras managing the reduced numerical advantage.

Quick goals change the outlook of the match

Flaco López opened the scoring in the 8th minute. Vitor Roque received the ball in the area, finished over Everson and the Argentine striker got the rebound to push it into an empty goal.

At 19 minutes, Allan expanded. Gustavo Gómez threw a long ball, Arana cleared it poorly and the Palmeiras midfielder dominated before hitting a low shot into the Atletico goalkeeper’s left corner.

The two goals in 11 minutes put Palmeiras in a comfortable lead at the start of the match.

Expulsion of Piquerez changes alviverde strategy

At 43 minutes, the VAR called Rafael Klein to review a match between Piquerez and Saravia. Após analysis, the referee issued a direct red card to the Palmeiras left-back for a harsh tackle.

With the expulsion, Abel Ferreira will need to reorganize the defensive system for the remainder of the game. Palmeiras lost strength on the left side exactly when they were leading 2-0.

The Atlético-MG gains numerical superiority for the entire second half.

Main plays of the first half

• 8’ – Gol from Palmeiras: Flaco López completes a rebound from Vitor Roque and opens the scoring at Arena MRV.
• 19’ – Gol from Palmeiras: Allan takes advantage of Arana’s mistake and shoots low to make it 2-0.
• 27’ – Grande saved by Everson from a point-blank header by Flaco López.
• 33’ – Cartão yellow for Raphael Veiga for a tactical foul in midfield.
• 44’ – Cartão red straight to Piquerez after a strong entry on Saravia, confirmed by VAR.

Immediate reactions in the locker rooms

Coach Abel Ferreira guided the group in the additions to close the spaces. Jogadores of Palmeiras complained about the arbitration decision, but they are already organizing themselves to secure the result with one less.

On the side of Atlético-MG, the reserve bench celebrated the expulsion. Jorge Sampaoli prepares changes to exploit the numerical advantage in the second half.

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Palmeiras domain before expulsion

Palmeiras controlled the shares in the first 30 minutes. The team exchanged passes calmly and found spaces in the Minas Gerais defense.

Everson had already made two important saves before the goals. The Atletico goalkeeper avoided the third with a header from Flaco López in the 27th minute.

Atlético-MG only got scared with headers from Rony, all without direction.

Second half promises different balance

With one more player, Atlético-MG must advance its lines. Scarpa and Dudu gain more freedom to create plays.

Palmeiras should retreat and explore counterattacks with Vitor Roque and Flaco López. The match remains open at Arena MRV.