Palmeiras gave no chance to Universitario-PER, made 4-0 away from the night of Thursday (14), and is close to securing the place for the quarterfinals of Libertadores. The highlight of the night was to the attack duo formed by Vitor Roque and Flaco López.
Playing together as starters for the first time, the two players had a prominent performance, both individually and together. They starred in tables that gave rise to the first two goals in the first half. Victor Roque tabulated with his partner and ended up knocked down in the area: Gustavo Gómez converted the penalty after 6 minutes. Five minutes later, another table: Flaco López broke into the area, hit the left and widened the scoring. Still in the first half, Vitor Roque shook the nets and the game went to the break with the Brazilian team winning 3-0.
– We fit very well. I think it was the first time we started playing together as a starter, it worked super well and I’m very happy. Flaco is an amazing player and, of course, play with two [atacantes] It’s much easier. And I could help him and he helped me a lot too, ”said Vitor Roque.
Roque was fundamental in the early stage, having conceded a penalty and scoring Verdon’s third goal in the match.
– A victory like this away from home is very difficult. It is a very qualified opponent. It certainly gives us confidence to continue working with great humility – highlighted the striker of Palmeiras.
Flaco López also actively participated in the team’s goals in the match. In addition to having triggered Vitor Roque in the move where shirt 9 conceded a penalty, the Argentine scored the second goal in the first half, and closed the scoring scoring Verdon’s fourth goal in the match.
Now the team prepares for the return match next Thursday (21) at Allianz Parque. Before, however, the summer goes to Rio de Janeiro to face Botafogo at the opening of the second round of the Brazilian Championship.
