This Sunday, the highly anticipated encounter between Corinthians and Palmeiras concluded with an even scoreline of 1-1.
Palmeiras took the lead in the 13th minute with a goal from Vitor Roque, but Corinthians quickly responded. Just 13 minutes later, in the 26th minute, Joaquín Piquerez inadvertently leveled the match by scoring an own goal.
The standout player of the match was Hugo Souza, the goalkeeper for Corinthians, who made an impressive six saves to keep his team in the game.
Vitor Roque also shone for Palmeiras, not only scoring but actively challenging the opposition with three attempts on goal.
In a noteworthy moment, Felipe Anderson from Palmeiras showcased his skill by nutmegging Corinthians’ defender Charles in the 43rd minute of the first half.
Corinthians’ manager, Dorival Júnior, opted for a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Hugo Souza in goal; Charles, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Fabrizio Angileri in defense; with Breno Bidon, Raniele, Maycon, and Rodrigo Garro in midfield; and Memphis Depay alongside Gui Negão up front.
On the other side, Palmeiras’ coach Abel Ferreira set his team in a 4-4-2 formation as well, with Weverton guarding the net; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo Cerqueira, and Joaquín Piquerez forming the defensive line; Maurício, Aníbal Moreno, Lucas Evangelista, and Felipe Anderson controlling the midfield; and Vitor Roque teaming up with José Manuel López in the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Ramon Abatti Abel.
Looking ahead, Corinthians will face Fluminense away in their next match, while Palmeiras will host Internacional at Allianz Parque.
Following this draw, the home team, Corinthians, finds itself with 26 points in the 11th position of the table, while Palmeiras occupies third place with 43 points.
Substitutions for Corinthians
60’ 2H – Raniele out for João Pedro
79’ 2H – Rodrigo Garro out for Cacá, Maycon out for Vitinho, and Charles out for Ryan Gustavo
86’ 2H – Gui Negão out for Talles Magno
Bookings for Corinthians:
40’ 1H Breno Bidon (Unsporting Behavior), 48’ 2H Memphis Depay (Unsporting Behavior)
Substitutions for Palmeiras
59’ 2H – Maurício out for Facundo Torres
73’ 2H – Felipe Anderson out for Ramón Sosa
Bookings for Palmeiras:
32’ 1H Bruno Fuchs (Insulting or disrespecting the referee), 37’ 1H Abel Ferreira, 25’ 2H Lucas Evangelista (Unsporting Behavior), 49’ 2H Gustavo Gómez (Unsporting Behavior)