Palmeiras draws against Inter, but sees leaders moving away

This Sunday (4), the International received, in the RiversideO Palm trees for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship 2024. In a draw that did not satisfy anyone on the field, Inter is getting closer to the Z-4, while Verdão is increasingly distant from the fight for the title.

Inter, despite a timid start, began to balance the action and took control of the game at certain moments, although without creating clear chances. At 30 minutes, Bruno Henrique scored a beautiful shot from the edge of the area, putting the Colorados in the lead. Palmeiras, who retreated after the goal, had difficulty reacting before half-time, and Weverton still avoided a bigger loss by defending three good chances of Wesley.

In the second half, Palmeiras was more aggressive. Raphael Veiga It is Felipe Anderson had good opportunities, but stopped at Sergio Rochet and their own lack of accuracy, respectively. Inter responded again with Bruno Henrique, who was also stopped by Weverton. With more space to counterattack, the team from Rio Grande do Sul wasted several chances to extend their lead, either due to errors in finishing or passing.

Pressing in the final minutes, Palmeiras sought a draw and managed it with Ronywhich received release from Marcos Rocha and touched the ball past Rochet. Initially, the goal was disallowed for offside, but VAR reviewed the play and confirmed the tie on the scoreboard. Check out some facts about the match:

• Ball possession: Internacional 46.4% x 53.6% Palmeiras
• Finishes (accurate): Internacional 15 (7); Palmeiras 11 (4)
• Fouls committed: Internacional 19 x 6 Palmeiras
• Successful passes (%): Internacional 298 (87.1%); Palmeiras 448 (90.1%)

In the Brazilian Championship, Inter will play again against Athleticonext Sunday, at Beira-Rio, at 7 pm. Palmeiras has two clashes with Flamengo ahead. The first for the round of 16 Brazil’s Cupon Wednesday, in Allianz Parkat 8pm, and the second on Sunday, at 4pm, at Maracanã.