Palmeiras checked by Santos as VAR denies late twist | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Palmeiras and Santos drew 1-1. Benjamin Rollheiser put Peixe ahead in the 26th minute with a low strike from outside the box. After the restart, José Manuel Lopez levelled for Verdão (64.), and in the third minute of second half stoppage time, VAR ruled out a Jhon Arias finish for handball. Alvinegro Praiano made 37 clearances and won 62.2% of duels, absorbing long spells of pressure from the hosts. Verdão remain top and visit Cristal in the Libertadores next, while Peixe go to Recoleta in the Sudamericana before RB Bragantino in the league.

Player of the Match: Rollheiser was outstanding, scoring and driving Santos' threat with five shots, three on target, plus five key passes and seven completed dribbles.

Stat of the Match: Peixe made 37 clearances, showing how compact defending blunted Palestra's pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Verdão delivered 31 crosses and nine corners yet managed only three attempts on target, pointing to wasteful final third play. Rollheiser produced five shots and five key passes, underlining his role as the game's most dangerous creator for Alvinegro Praiano. Peixe's 62.2% duels won provided the resilience needed to earn a point under sustained pressure.