Goals from Gustavo Scarpa, Zé Rafael and Gustavo Gómez (2) helped them come back against Atlético Goianiense
The ‘Verdao’ won 4-2 and widens the difference over Corinthians, who dropped two points tying 1-1 with Paranaense
palm trees scored four goals this Thursday, two of them from Paraguayan Gustavo Gómez, in just 7 minutes against Atletico Goianensewhich he defeated by 4-2and established himself as the leader of the Brazilian Championship on the twelfth day. In a high-intensity game, the green club from Sao Paulo, champion of the last two editions of the Copa Libertadores and one of the great favorites for the Brazilian title this year, achieved an overwhelming comeback.
In just 7 minutes, Palmeiras sealed their victory with goals from Gustavo Scarpaof Ze Rafael and a double of Gomez, who for the first time scored two goals in the same game for Verdao. After the victory, the team led by the Portuguese Abel Ferreira remains at the top of the table with 25 points, three more than his direct pursuer, Corinthiansthat the day before tied 1-1 in front of Athletico Paranaense. Corinthians dominated the first half and opened the scoring with a great free-kick goal Roger Guedesbut let their guard down and ended in a draw with Paranaense.
also on wednesday flamingo asserted its superiority and prevailed over Cuiaba 2-0 at the Maracana stadium, with a goal from the gunner Gabriel Barbosa ‘Gabigol’, and thus interrupted a streak of three games without a win. However, Flamengo, which is not having its best season, is still stuck in the middle of the table, now with 15 points, 10 behind the leader Palmeiras.
