GOLAZONEWSPalmeiras draw with Santos as Abel Ferreira criticizes pitch
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- Palmeiras were held to a 0-0 draw by Santos.
- Abel Ferreira's side now trail leaders Flamengo on wins.
- The coach criticized the Vila Belmiro pitch after the match.
Palmeiras were held to a 0-0 draw by Santos on Wednesday evening, a result that leaves them needing to hope for a stumble from Flamengo in order to control their own destiny in the Brazilian championship.
Palmeiras currently sit on 70 points, level with Flamengo, but remain in second place due to an inferior number of victories, having won 20 matches compared to their rivals' 21. Flamengo visit Vasco at Nilton Santos on Thursday.
Speaking after the match, Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira stated that his team will not give up on anything. The manager also took aim at the state of the pitch at Vila Belmiro during his press conference.