Despite both sides major defensive issues, neither team was able to create scoring chances. Ultimately, it was Grêmio, who managed the bulk of possession and upped their game at the right moment – their performance rewarded with a goal. Palmeiras did manage to level the match. However a late strike in injury from substitute, Pepê, […]
Palmeiras made quick tactical adjustments early on, inviting the São Paulo pressure and hitting them expertly on the break. Excellent matches from Felipe Melo, Dudu, and Deyverson buoyed the hosts, as the triumvirate stymied the visitor’s possession offense and exposed a disjointed backline. Tactical analysis and match report by K.T. Stockwell. Only three losses all […]
Title-chasing Palmerias entered their clash with Atlético Mineiro looking to close the gap with leaders Flamengo. Atlético, on the other hand, were sitting in the middle of the table and aimed to spoil their hosts’ plan. In the end, Palmeiras will be relieved to have claimed a 1-1 draw after facing a stern Atlético challenge. […]
The remarkably star-studded managerial class of this season’s Campeonato Brasileiro recently lost its most famous member in Luiz Felipe Scolari. Big Phil was sacked when Palmeiras sat third in the league and had some of the best defensive statistics in Brazil. A look at the numbers reveals an extreme case of flawed decision making. Written […]
Palmeiras dominated the first few minutes and took the lead. After that, they struggled defensively, but Fluminense’s uninspired attack was not able to create many chances. Palmeiras scored two consecutive goals in the beginning of the second half that sealed the game early. Tactical analysis and match report by Jonas G. Both teams have been […]
Everything seemed to be going in the right direction for Palmeiras as Luiz Adriano scored the first goal after fourteen minutes. However, Grêmio learned from the mistakes they made in the first leg and adjusted their play accordingly. They were able to score two goals in the first half to take the lead in the […]
In the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-final, Grêmio dominated possession but failed to create any good chances. As expected, Palmeiras looked to sit deep and punish the opposition on the counter, but they were not very successful with this strategy. However, they are now very close to the semi-final, courtesy of a stunning […]
In a game dominated by the home side, it was interesting to see how a team with only 33 percent possession managed to create the best chances of the match. Solari’s team played with an interesting and impressive set up. The only question was whether Palmeiras’ game plan would work for the entirety of the […]
After breaking a winless streak of four games, Palmeiras had the opportunity to prove a point against the three-game unbeaten Corinthians in the Derby Paulista. Palmeiras seemed to be the better side initially, yet they eventually crumbled because of their own flaws, of which Corinthians took full advantage. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem […]
After Palmeiras were able to neutralize Paranaense’s early possession – by limiting the options forward for playmaker Guimarães – a flurry of chances either way opened up the game. One open goal miss and twenty-nine Paranaense fouls later, the winner was found; courtesy of substitute Raphael Vega’s 80th minute penalty. Tactical analysis and match report […]