Palmeiras Bate Cerro and qualifies for the round of 16

It surpassed any possibility of hostile atmosphere by meeting two months after the episode of racism against the boy Luighi. The team won 2-0 in Asuncion, on Wednesday (7) and secured the place in the round of 16 with Libertadores with another jewel, Stephen, and Vitor Roque’s redemption. The boy was the main name of Abel Ferreira’s team, articulating the main offensive actions of Brazilians. Palmeiras just needed a draw to secure an early spot in the knockout phase of the competition. With the result, the team reaches 12 points. Now, Palmeiras prepares for the eighth round of Brasileirão, in which he is a leader. The team faces the classic against Sao Paulo on Sunday, at 5:30 pm (Brasília), at Arena Barueri.

The game

The first half had balance in the field, although with Cerro with a presence in the slightly larger attack, even with less possession. The team entered ‘head’ in the match, with great intensity. Palmeiras tried to enjoy the offensive, but found the opponent with a quick defensive transition after losing the ball when it arrived, the alviverde team faced a strong resistance from the Paraguayans. Stephen and Lucas Evangelista pressed on top and resumed the attack. The midfielder was missed and quickly charged to shirt 41, which hit the area and hit the score.

Cerro Porteño had to risk in the final minutes. The Paraguayan team increased the pressure to try, at least, the draw. With four points, the team will need to do good results away from home in the next two games to try the spot in the knockout. In ‘Everything or Nothing’, Wilder had come to the crossbar. The ball returned to Jonatán Torres, who headed at the foot of the post. It was Palmeiras who did better. Vitor Roque received a release from Paulinho and went to the mark. He dribbled Velázquez and goalkeeper Martín Arias before hitting the goal and ensuring the result and his redemption, after a weak performance.

*With information from Estadão Content