SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Roger Guedes scored twice against his old club as Corinthians beat Palmeiras 2-1 in a tense Sao Paulo derby in Brazil’s Serie A on Saturday. Guedes volleyed the opening goal after 20 minutes but Gabriel Menino equalised on the stroke of half time when his low shot hit Guedes in a packed penalty box and wrong-footed Corinthians keeper Cassio. The result was Corinthians’ eighth game without defeat and takes them on to 33 points, five points behind Palmeiras, who have a game in hand. Palmeiras are second in the 20-team table and Corinthians are sixth. Atletico Mineiro lead the table with 45 points and play Sao Paulo later on Saturday.

Source: MetroXpress September 26, 2021 00:11 UTC