After ten years, he was beaten again. On a glorious night for Robson, he visited the Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi Stadium and scored a resounding 4-0 in the fourth round of the Campeonato Paulista, this Tuesday (20). It was the worst defeat of the era and also put an end to a streak of triumphs for the team from the interior as hosts over the team from the capital, which had lasted since 1990.
The last time Palmeiras suffered a defeat was also by Paulistão: at Easter 2016, on March 27, a 4-1 defeat to Água Santa in Presidente Prudente. Palmeiras had a terrible performance tonight. As soon as the lineup was announced it was clear that it was not possible to expect a flashy match from the Alviverde side. Individual failures were costly and old problems resurfaced. The team fails to play the aerial ball and demonstrates a lack of tactical cohesion.
From a corner kick, after the ball was blocked by the Alviverde defense at the first post, Robson appeared free to head into the small area and put Novorizontino ahead in the 19th minute. Behind on the scoreboard, Palmeiras had to take more risks. Jordi made good saves for the home team. Despite the improvement in white, Novorizontino scored the second. Mayk crossed from distance from the left towards the second post, the ball passed behind Piquerez and Robson saved another, at 42.
After half-time, Palmeiras tried to put pressure on Novorizontino. The visitors took control of the attacking field. Unable to find the net, Abel dared and left the team with three center forwards: Luighi, Flaco and Bruno Rodrigues.
Striker, Luighi appeared in defense to make his first contribution of the game. It was not expected that it would be in favor of Novorizontino. Lomba handed the ball to the Palmeiras player, who tried to dribble at the edge of the area and lost possession. The ball splashed to Robson, who scored another, at 17.
Shortly afterwards, Hélio Borges scored another with a cross shot, with Benedetti making a mistake in the ball and giving the duel final numbers.
The result leaves Palmeiras in third place, with nine points. Novorizontino takes second place over Paulistão with the same number of points. There are four rounds left in the first phase before the knockout stage. Palmeiras’ next appointment is scheduled for Saturday. At 6:30 pm, the alviverde team hosts São Paulo, at Arena Crefisa. Novorizontino plays at home at the same time, but on Sunday, against Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto.
*With information from Estadão Conteúdo
