by Erasmo München* The standing ovation – a good 40 seconds long – offered to Cleiton Xavier in Allianz Parque … More
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Palmeiras 4-0 Atlético Paranaense – even the blind can see
When Cuca claimed Palmeiras would bag the title this year, many a palmeirense cringed. Then, sports journalists started expressing the … More
Sonar pings #89 – it’s all about the squad
After a goalless draw against Nacional in the Antel Cup final, a penalty shootout left the Uruguayan side with the … More
Fluminense 1-4 Palmeiras
. We witnessed a horrendous first half from Palmeiras, completely lacking offensive impetus: only minutes before halftime, a first shot … More
Sonar pings #88 – different players, different paths
. The Dudu novella has come to an end. Neither a two games’ suspension (like Corinthian’s Petrus received for a … More
Sonar pings #87 – decisive week ahead
As predicted, Sunday’s away game against Atlético Mineiro proved a hard nut. Palmeiras got the early goal, Andrei Girotto bagging … More
Results are important, coherence is key
After suffering three defeats in a row (Atlético Paranaense, Cruzeiro and Coritiba), Palmeiras last Sunday beat Flamengo 4-2 halfway through … More
Coritiba 2-1 Palmeiras
Third defeat in a row, this time against the punching bag of the competition, Coritiba. Again, Palmeiras played badly, showing … More
Enough foreplay – this is the real deal
Although last Wednesday’s mission was made more difficult due to the large number of Palmeiras players (tactically) suspended, it was … More