Palmeiras suffered their second defeat in Paulistão, at Botafogo-SP (1-0), and Abel Ferreira ended the game asking for reinforcements. «You don't need to be intelligent to understand which players left and which ones we need. Just do the math,” said the Portuguese coach. With an alternative eleven, because the Brasileirão returns on Thursday, Palmeiras suffered a lot at the home of an opponent who competes in Series B. After having the best opportunities in the first half, Botafogo-SP took the lead to open the second half, with a shot from outside the area by Leandro Maciel in which the Botafogo goalkeeper greenMarcelo Lomba, could have done better. At a disadvantage, Palmeiras responded, but was not happy. In the 62nd minute, Vitor Roque saw a goal disallowed for offside by the assister, Gustavo Gómez. Soon after, Vilar was sent off in Botafogo-SP, and in the 69th minute the referee, Marianna Batalha, awarded a penalty in favor of the greenwhich would later be reversed after consulting the images of the bid. «I have to take responsibility for a bad performance on a terrible pitch», commented Abel Ferreira, at the end of the match. The defeat they suffered prevents Palmeiras from isolating themselves, under condition, in command of Paulistão, which they continue to share with Novorizontino, with 12 points, but now with one more game played. Botafogo-SP is ranked eighth, with eight points.