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Thrilling Draw in Salvador as Vitória and Palmeiras Share Points
Salvador, Bahia – A captivating match at the Estádio Manoel Barradas concluded in a 2-2 draw between Vitória and Palmeiras in the 18th round of the Brazilian Serie A. Referee Davi de Oliveira Lacerda officiated the intense clash under the Bahian sky.
The game started with intensity, with Weverton of Palmeiras receiving an early yellow card. Vitória took the lead in the 34th minute thanks to a goal by Renato Kayzer, assisted by Ronald. Erick extended the home side’s advantage in the 65th minute, assisted by Gabriel Baralhas, while also receiving a yellow card afterwards. The referee was liberal with the cards, also showing Renato Kayzer a yellow for Vitoria.
Palmeiras responded, reducing the deficit in the 70th minute with a penalty converted by Joaquín Piquerez. The visitors’ pressure intensified in the final minutes, and José López equalized in the 86th minute, assisted by Ramón Sosa. The match was characterized by a high number of fouls, 21 by Palmeiras and 13 by Vitória, reflecting the intensity of the game. The game ended in a draw that leaves a bittersweet taste for both teams.
While Palmeiras dominated possession with 60%, Vitória was more effective in front of goal, at least for the majority of the match. The home side had 15 shots, 6 of which were on target, while Palmeiras had 13 shots, with only 4 directed on goal.
Substitutions vitoria: at minute 31 Raúl Cáceres came in and Claudinho went out., at minute 73 Ronald came in and Fabrício Santos went out., at minute 73 Erick came in and Rúben Ramos Ismael went out., at minute 73 Renato Kayzer came in and Renzo López went out., at minute 80 Osvaldo came in and Edu went out.
Substitutions palmeiras: at minute 64 Thalys came in and Vitor Roque went out., at minute 64 Vanderlan came in and Ramón Sosa went out., at minute 64 Luighi Hanri came in and Facundo Torres went out., at minute 64 Allan came in and Joaquín Piquerez went out., at minute 80 Raphael Veiga came in and Lucas Evangelista went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vitoria
Palmeiras
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