Better for whom? Palmeiras and Santos draw in lively derby

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.

It was a match valid for the 14th round of the Brasileirão.

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The derby had already drawn attention before the ball even started rolling.

Only Palmeiras heard the Brazilian National Anthem.

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.

Santos had two big counterattacks before the 10-minute mark of the second half.

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.

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