CUIABá. Palmeiras defeats Cuiabá with a 2-0 win with a goal from R. Veiga (31′) and a goal from R. Rios (66′).
The match was played at the Arena Pantanal stadium in Cuiabá on Saturday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. In front of 19,115 spectators. The referee was André Luis Skettino Policarpo Bento assisted by Guilherme Dias Camilo and Ricardo Júnio De Souza. The 4th official was Luiz Paulo de Moura Pinheiro. The weather was clear sky. The temperature was extremely hot at 32.46 degrees Celsius or 90.43 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 50%.
Match Statistics
Ball possession
None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Cuiabá was in possession of the ball for 52% of the time vs. Palmeiras that controlled the ball for 48% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Cuiabá was more pushing with 65 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 2 were on target. Even so, Palmeiras was able to find the solution to win this match.
Cuiabá shot 13 times, 2 on target, 6 off target. On the opposite side, Palmeiras shot 18 times, 5 on target, 8 off target.
Cards
Cuiabá received 5 yellow cards (Alan Empereur, , Toni Oliveira, Murilo and Marllon). Regarding the opposition, Palmeiras received 6 yellow cards (Joaquín Piquerez, Raphael Veiga, Luan, Jhon Jhon, Zé Rafael and Zé Rafael).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Cuiabá will stay with 28 points like São Paulo to hold in the 9th place. On the opposite side, Palmeiras will have 37 points to hold in the 2nd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Serie A, Cuiabá will host Athletico PR on the 2nd of December with a 3-1 head to head in favor of Athletico PR (1 draw).
Palmeiras will host Athletico PR on the 31st of October with a 17-11 head to head record in favor of Palmeiras (13 draws).
Cuiabá – Formation
Cuiabá
74'
71'
Cuiabá started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager António José Cardoso de Oliveira decided to play with the following team: Walter , Matheus Alexandre , Marllon , Alan Empereur , Rikelme , Fernando Sobral , Raniele , Pablo Ceppelini , Jonathan Cafu , Deyverson and Clayson .
The home team had on the bench: Filipe Augusto , Uendel, Ronald, Isidro Pitta, Wellington Silva , Emerson Ramon, João Carlos, Derik Lacerda , Denilson , Lucas Mineiro , Allyson and Patric Calmon.
Cuiabá could not rely on the presence of Denilson (injured).
Substitutions
Cuiabá made 5 changes: Clayson for Wellington Silva (43′), Pablo Ceppelini for Denilson (54′), Jonathan Cafu for Derik Lacerda (71′), Fernando Sobral for Lucas Mineiro (71′) and Alan Empereur for Filipe Augusto (71′).
Best player: Wellington Silva
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Cuiabá was Wellington Silva.
His rating is with 11 passes (82% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 6 duels out of 8.
His performance was remarkable also because he started the match from the bench before entering the filed in the 43′.
Palmeiras – Formation
Palmeiras
31'
Palmeiras started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Abel Fernando Moreira Ferreira played with: Weverton , Marcos Rocha , Luan , Murilo , Joaquín Piquerez , Richard Rios , Zé Rafael , Artur , Raphael Veiga , Jhon Jhon and José López .
The following players were sitting on the bench: Endrick, Rony , Mayke , Breno Lopes , Jailson , Gustavo Garcia, Kaiky Naves, Fabinho , Kevin, Marcelo Lomba and Kaique.
Substitutions
Palmeiras made 5 changes: Zé Rafael for Fabinho (65′), Artur for Breno Lopes (65′), José López for Mayke (70′), Joaquín Piquerez for Rony (70′) and Raphael Veiga for Jailson (80′).
Best player: Raphael Veiga
The most impressive player for Palmeiras was Raphael Veiga.
His rating is with 1 goal, 35 passes (81% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 5 duels out of 8. He performed 4 crosses. He hit the woodwork once times.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Serie A.
- Cuiabá – Palmeiras – 0-2
- Internacional – Fortaleza – 0-1
- São Paulo – Botafogo – 0-0
- Fluminense – América Mineiro – 3-1
