The first derby in the history of the Copa do Brasil ended with a victory for Corinthians on Wednesday night (30).
The VAR was used twice, a penalty was saved, and Memphis secured the 1 x 0 at Neo Química Arena.
It was the first leg of the round of 16 in the knockout competition.
Whoever advances to the next stage will secure R$ 4.7 million.
Excitement already in the 1st half 🔥
The first moment of tension came at the 15th minute, with Memphis and Gustavo Gómez as the main characters.
Initially, Wilton Pereira Sampaio did not call a foul on the Palmeiras captain.
But he was called to review the play while watching the number 10 of Timão showing the effects of the tackle received.
Wilton went to the monitor and came back with the decision: penalty by the green-and-white captain and a yellow card for him.
Após VAR, pênalti é assinalado para o Corinthians. Na cobrança, Yuri Alberto bate, e Weverton defende. pic.twitter.com/TOIoqukZm7
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The Fiel’s celebration would not be complete thanks to Weverton, who made a good save on Yuri Alberto’s penalty.
Yuri Alberto bate o pênalti, e Weverton voa para fazer a defesa. pic.twitter.com/dgYCOqpLUU
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Palmeiras increased their production in the final part of the first half.
And they didn’t score thanks to André Ramalho.
ANDRÉ RAMALHO SALVA NA LINHA ⚽ 🔥
QUASE O VERDÃO ABRE O PLACAR NA NEO QUÍMICA ARENA! #CORxPAL#Corinthians#Palmeiras#CraqueNetoClubista#SãoMarcosClubista#CopadoBrasilnoPrimeVideopic.twitter.com/1ZkZXsGQTz
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Attempts, Memphis and more VAR
Most of the second half saw Palmeiras better controlling the ball.
Corinthians tried – unsuccessfully – to attack against a well-positioned rival.
Then the first good move by Dorival’s team in the 2nd half resulted in a goal.
Perfect cross from Matheuzinho and freedom for Memphis to score (33′).
The Palestrina reaction was almost immediate. But there was confusion and, later, an offside call.
Palmeiras marca com Maurício e há princípio de confusão na comemoração. VAR entra em ação e anula o gol por impedimento. Torcida do Corinthians explode. pic.twitter.com/6wABUT7eZU
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Palmeiras tried, but failed to equalize.
📊 Table and schedule 📅
The return match will be next Wednesday (6). With Allianz as the stage.
Corinthians has the advantage of a draw.
Meanwhile, Palmeiras needs to win by two goals difference to advance in regular time.
A one-goal victory for Palmeiras will lead to a penalty shootout.
Both will play again on Sunday (3), for the 18th round of the Brasileirão.
Timão (11th) will face Red Bull Bragantino (5th) at Itaquera.
While Verdão (3rd) will be a visitor against Vitória (15th).
Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras
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