Palmeiras denied late as VAR rules out stoppage-time strike | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Remo and Palmeiras drew 1-1 in the Brasileirão at Estádio Estadual Jornalista Edgar Augusto Proença. Alef Manga put Leão Azul ahead in the second minute from Yago Pikachu's pass. Palestra levelled through Ramón Sosa (24.). Palestra controlled 67.2% possession and sustained pressure, but Leão Azul's deep defence absorbed the load. Verdão stay top with 34 points and visit Jacuipense in the Copa do Brasil next, while Leão Azul host Bahia in the same competition.

Player of the Match: Ramón Sosa drove Palestra's threat with his first half equaliser and three key passes, adding six touches in the box and constant penetration from wide areas.

Stat of the Match: Leão Azul made 37 clearances, a measure of how often they had to defend their area.

Three Things We Learned: Leão Azul finished with ten men after Zé Ricardo's red card (74.). A stoppage time strike for Palestra was overturned after a VAR check, ensuring the draw stood. Palestra were caught offside seven times, underlining repeated runs beyond a well-organised line.