Abel Ferreira Contests Decision Calling LDU’s Second Goal Not a Penalty
Palmeiras faced a disappointing 3-0 defeat against LDU on October 23, 2023, during the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal. Following the match, head coach Abel Ferreira raised concerns regarding the penalty that led to LDU’s second goal.
Abel Ferreira Questions Penalty Decision
Ferreira expressed his doubts about the validity of the penalty awarded. According to him, television footage suggested that the ball may have hit a player’s shoulder. “For me, it was not a penalty,” Ferreira stated during the post-match press conference.
Recognition of Adversary’s Performance
Despite his concerns, Ferreira acknowledged LDU’s superior performance. “Our opponents were better today. I believe Palmeiras did not play up to our usual standards,” he commented.
Looking Ahead to the Second Leg
Ferreira remains optimistic about the return match. “We have 90 minutes at Allianz Parque, and that is a significant amount of time,” he noted. He emphasized the need for his team to reverse the current scoreline.
The second leg is scheduled for October 30, 2023, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) in São Paulo. This match will be crucial for Palmeiras as they seek to overturn their three-goal deficit.
Other Match Insights
In the other semifinal match, Flamengo secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Racing in the first leg. They will visit Racing in Argentina on October 29, 2023, also at 9:30 PM.
- Match Date: October 23, 2023
- Location of Second Leg: Allianz Parque, São Paulo
- Time of Second Leg: 9:30 PM (Brasília time)
- Upcoming Match: Flamengo vs. Racing on October 29, 2023
