Flaco analyzes a draw and says that Derby is “the most important game of the year” in Palmeiras

The Argentine marked the summer equalizer against Vitória and now changes the key and requires full attention in the classic against the Corinthians

With the eyes focused on the classic decisive next Wednesday (06/8), Palmeiras chose to preserve their main players this Sunday (03/8) and entered the field with a completely reserved formation against Vitória, for the 18th round of the Brazilian championship. Even leaving behind 2-0, Verdon reacted in the second half and designed a 2-2 draw in Barradão, with goals by Piquerez and Flaco López.

After the duel, the Argentine striker, author of the draw, recognized the difficulty of the match. In addition, he recognized the first half under the team.

“This mood is difficult. We know they are very strong in this field. We tried, in the first half we wanted. We continued to try and thank God we were able to tie the game,” said Flaco López.

Coach Abel Ferreira promoted changes in all sectors, including the goal, with Marcelo Lomba replacing Weverton. Vitória opened an advantage with the goals of Renato Kayzer and Erick. However, Palmeiras reacted with Piquerez and Flaco López in the final stretch, after the owners entered the field.

Flaco and Palmeiras focus on the Brazilian cup

Therefore, attention is now the classic against Corinthians, valid for the 16 of the Brazilian cup 16. Verdon has to reverse the 1-0 defeat in the first stage, played in the new chemistry Arena. The decisive match will be Wednesday, at 9:30 pm, in Allianz Parque, with only the Alviverde fans.

“We have prepared ourselves now. Those who have not played much, we compensated for this game. We reached 100% for the next game, for the Brazilian Cup. We know that it will be our great game, in our home, with our strength, our fans. It is very important, it was very important, added the great victory at home.”

With the draw, Palmeiras follows in third place in Brazilirão, with 33 points. The team is four behind Flamengo and Cruzeiro, leader with 37 points, but has one game less than the red-black and two less than the mining team.

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