Palmeiras, under Abel’s management, defeats Botafogo, leaving ….

Looking to close the gap on league leaders São Paulo, Palmeiras didn’t falter and came out on top in their home game against Botafogo.

The team managed by Abel Ferreira began building their 2-1 victory just 9 minutes in. Following a quick transition led by Arias, the ball reached Andreas Pereira, who shot for 1-0: the goal was ultimately credited to Allan, who was the last player to touch the ball.

Leading on the scoreboard, and after a start to the game in which they conceded a good goal-scoring opportunity to Martín Anselmi’s team (former FC Porto coach), Palmeiras grew into the game and accumulated dangerous approaches to the opposing goal, but the score would only change again in the second half, after the expulsion of Medina, a Botafogo player who was shown a straight red card.

The second half began with a threat from Botafogo on a free kick from the side, but Palmeiras’ response, just as in the first half, was almost immediate: after a good ball recovery by Andreas Pereira, Arias took advantage of the defensive imbalance of the Rio team and carried the ball to the triumphant shot with his left foot inside the area. Even with a numerical disadvantage, Botafogo still managed to get back into the game. Shortly after the 2-0, the visiting team reduced the deficit with some luck in a move finished by Danilo, who did not celebrate the goal scored against his former team. The score remained unchanged, and with this result, Palmeiras secured their second victory in the Brasileirão and continues to put pressure on league leaders São Paulo, now with 16 points from seven games . Meanwhile, Botafogo remains in the relegation zone: Anselmi’s team, facing strong criticism, is in the relegation zone with only 3 points from five games.