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Notably, critiques of the coaching decisions came into play as many believed that the blame for not capitalizing on the one-man advantage should not be solely placed on officiating decisions. It was suggested that Abel Ferreira, the Palmeiras coach, ought to have reorganized his tactics following the red card to exploit their numerical superiority more effectively, instead of sticking to a conservative line-up.
Abel's post-match remarks included acknowledgments of the team's achievements despite the setbacks. However, some analysts generally believe that while frustration towards refereeing is valid, exaggerations dilute the argument against poorly executed tactics or strategies on the pitch.