The match report from the Brazilian Campeonato Paulista tells us that Palmeiras and Corinthians drew 1-1 in the first Derby of the year.
Mauricio put Palmeiras ahead in the first half, but Yuri Alberto equalized for Corinthians before the break.Later in the game, Yuri Alberto received a red card, leaving Corinthians short-handed.
Hugos penalty save from Estvo ensured the draw.
This result places Palmeiras back in second in Group D with 12 points, matching Ponte Pretas tally.Meanwhile, Corinthians holds the top spot in Group A with 19 points.
Both teams will play again on Sunday; Palmeiras travels to Braslia to face gua Santa at Man Garrincha at 6:30 PM, while Corinthians hosts So Bernardo at Neo Qumica Arena at 8:30 PM.Palmeiras started aggressively, aiming to dominate.
Early on, Piquerez tried two crosses, but they posed no danger.
Estvo shot from distance but missed.
Corinthians threatened when Memphis confronted Naves.
Mauricio scored the opener after a good move by Piquerez.At around the 15-minute mark, Facundo Torres took a shot which Hugo easily saved.
Mayke then delivered a dangerous cross, but it was cleared.
Piquerezs subsequent shot from outside the box nearly scored.Corinthians Snatches Draw from Palmeiras Despite Playing with One Less.
(Photo Internet reproduction)Thrilling Draw Between Corinthians and PalmeirasCorinthians first real chance came at the 25-minute mark with Yuri Albertos effort denied by Weverton.
Palmeiras responded with Estvos attempt, which Hugo also saved.
A foul near the area led to a free-kick by Richard Ros, which Hugo parried.Corinthians nearly equalized when Andr Ramalhos header was spectacularly saved by Weverton.
However, Yuri Alberto scored just before halftime, capitalizing on a mistake by Ros.In the second half, Raphael Veiga missed an early chance.
Yuri had a one-on-one but couldnt convert.
Memphiss free-kick was caught by Weverton.
The games dynamics changed when Yuri Alberto was sent off for simulation.Palmeiras had a golden opportunity when Maykes header hit the post.
Estvo missed the follow-up.
A late penalty claim by Palmeiras was ignored, but a clear foul by Charles on Estvo resulted in a penalty.
Hugo saved it, securing the draw for Corinthians.