Rio de Janeiro: The fight to Brazil’s biggest derbies with two teams Corinthians and the Palmeiras contending to get to the lead of the Brazil’s Serie A gave the Corinthians victory by 3-2 against the fellow contenders Palmeiras.
According to the reports, the game opened with the two players Angel Romero and Fabian Balbuena striking from close range scoring a 2-0 when Colombian defender Yerry Mina met a Dudu cross with a glancing header.
Former Manchester City striker Jo made the third goal from the penalty spot before the contending team midfielder Moises stroked into the top corner resulting in the Palmeiras position dropped to fourth, eight points off the pace.
In other matches held on Sunday had the Cruzeiro beat Atletico Paranaense by 1-0, Gremio overcame Flamengo by 1-0, Bahia outclassed Ponte Preta 2-0, Sport drew 1-1 at Chapecoense and Vitoria held Vasco da Gama to a 1-1 draw here.