Corinthians hold Palmeiras with nine men to stall leaders | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Corinthians and Palmeiras played out a 0-0 draw, a derby shaped by two home dismissals. In the 35th minute André Luiz Santos Dias was sent off for violent conduct after a VAR review. Matheuzinho then received a straight red as well (71.), leaving Timão with nine for the closing stretch. Verdão dominated possession at 68.1% and produced 16 attempts, yet only four hit the target. Timão remain 16th on 11 points and host Santa Fe in the Libertadores next.

Player of the Match: Gustavo Henrique organised Coringão's defence superbly, making 12 clearances and five blocks while completing 20 of 21 passes.

Stat of the Match: Verdão registered 16 attempts but only four on target, pressure without precision against nine men.

Three Things We Learned: Timão finished with nine after two VAR-upgraded reds and still kept Verdão out. Gustavo Henrique led the resistance for Coringão with 12 clearances and five blocks. Porco stay top with 26 points and welcome Cristal in the Libertadores next.