Neymar Steals The Show And Palmeiras Defeats Fluminense
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Neymar was the star of the show a week ago against Flamengo, but he argued with fans and had a late … More equaliser disallowed against Internacional on Wednesday. Getty Images It’s been another rollercoaster midweek of Brazilian Série A action. Neymar is the centre of attention in Santos, Flamengo and Palmeiras close the gap on first place Cruzeiro and Club World Cup hero Fluminense loses again. Neymar Shock In Santos Defeat Santos lost 2-1 at home to Internacional on Wednesday night. This result follows a weekend defeat at Mirassol as Santos return to the relegation zone, just days after a massive win at home against Flamengo. Neymar scored a late winner in that victory over Flamengo, and he nearly scored a late equaliser for Santos last night. Inter goalkeeper Sergio Rochet parried Neymar’s late left-footed strike onto the post, and the ball rolled across the goal line. Rochet recovered just in time to keep the ball out, snatching it off the line and keeping Inter ahead. Meanwhile Neymar was already running down the line to celebrate. He kicked the corner flag into two pieces for good measure. Perhaps Neymar hoped that celebrating hard and fast enough would convince the officials to ignore the fact that the ball clearly didn’t cross the line. After the 2-1 defeat Neymar completed a crazy week by arguing with a few of the home fans. Neymar approached the touchline, received some abuse from Santos fans, and gave some back. Expletives were exchanged until Neymar decided to walk away after another rollercoaster matchday for the Brazilian superstar. Palmeiras Wins, Fluminense Struggles Palmeiras and Flamengo both won away from home on Wednesday night to close the gap on league leader Cruzeiro. Flamengo is one point behind Cruzeiro with a game in hand, and Palmeiras is five…
