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A significant shift observed is the importance of management acknowledging failures and shortcomings. Palmeiras' coach Abel Ferreira drew praise for his honesty during the post-match conference, where he admitted the team’s poor performance, acknowledging that victory should not mask the fact that the team has much ground to cover.
Conversely, the commentary surrounding the Sport team has consistently highlighted their grievances with officiating, suggesting that a series of decisions from referees have placed them at a disadvantage, although the responsibility ultimately may also lie with their organizational structure.