It was an open Palmeiras versus Santos clash, full of chances for both sides.
Including a disallowed goal after the 90th minute.
Santos took the lead, but Palmeiras fought back to make it 1-1 in the derby at Allianz.
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It was a match valid for the 14th round of the Brasileirão.
Had you ever seen this?
The derby had already drawn attention before the ball even started rolling.
Only Palmeiras heard the Brazilian National Anthem.
Santos in front
Peixe’s approach was not just about absorbing the opponent’s pressure.
They managed to impose their game and opened the scoring through Rollheiser in the 25th minute – Gabigol had already looked dangerous.
And Gabriel Brazão was also decisive in denying Arias before halftime.
Palmeiras paid dearly for their excessive mistakes.
Reaction, more chances and VAR
Santos had two big counterattacks before the 10-minute mark of the second half.
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They failed to take advantage and then allowed Palmeiras to “find themselves.”
And Palmeiras’ equalizer came after Barreal was dispossessed. Andreas Pereira picked up his ninth assist and Flaco scored (64′).
The intensity remained high.
Paulinho, back after 302 days, was one of Palmeiras’ options.
The expected Palmeiras pressure in the closing minutes arrived.
Including a goal – which would be disallowed.
Allan’s shot took a deflection off Arias before beating Brazão.
But that deflection came off the Colombian’s hand.
Standings situation 📊
Still unbeaten at home, Palmeiras moved on to 33 points.
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They opened up a seven-point gap over Flamengo, who now have two games in hand.
Santos, meanwhile, reached 15 points. They remain just above the relegation zone and are still without an away win.
Both teams will be back in action on Sunday (10).
Verdão will visit Remo. Peixe, meanwhile, will be at home against Red Bull Bragantino.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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