📝Corinthians 1-1 São Caetano: Last-minute equaliser in Itaquera | OneFootball

Corinthians kicked off their Campeonato Paulista 2019 campaign with a home draw against São Caetano.

The visitors took the lead from the penalty spot just before the half-hour mark but Henrique knotted the match for Corinthians deep in second-half stoppage time.

Corinthians had the better run of play throughout the game and created the first chance in the 10th minute.

André Luis got on the end of an attacking move from the home side and his shot was close enough to give São Caetano goalkeeper Jacsson a worry.

In the 25th minute, Gustavo thought he had scored for Corinthians and was too heavily invested in his elaborate celebration to notice the flag from the assistant referee.

São Caetano took the lead in the 29th minute after 26-year-old left winger Capa dribbled into the area and went to ground under contact from defensive midfielder Richard.

The referee pointed to the spot and veteran forward Rafael Marques converted past Cássio Ramos.

São Caetano set about to defend heavy pressure from Corinthians but did fashion chances against Cássio on the counter.

The home side amassed an impressive disparity in possession but was unable to break down their opposition through regulation.

With time winding up, Jádson knocked a corner kick into the mixer and centre back Henrique headed in the tying goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

The last-gasp equaliser rescued a point for the Timão from their Campeonato Paulista opener.

Despite dropping from a winning position, Sunday’s matchday 1 draw is still an important result to set the tone for the Azulão in 2019.