Memphis wins historic derby, VAR in spotlight in Copa do Brasil 🇧🇷

The first derby in the history of the Copa do Brasil ended with a victory for Corinthians on Wednesday night (30).

The VAR changed the on-field decision, a penalty was saved, and Memphis secured the 1 x 0 at the Neo Química Arena. 

It was the first leg of the round of 16 in the knockout competition. 

Whoever advances to the next round will secure R$ 4.7 million. 

Excitement already in the 1st half 🔥

The first tense moment came at 15 minutes, with Memphis and Gustavo Gómez as the protagonists.

At first, Wilton Pereira Sampaio did not call a foul by the Palmeiras captain.

But he was called to review the play while observing the Corinthians' number 10 showing the effects of the tackle received.

Wilton went to the monitor and came back with the decision: penalty by the Palmeiras 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 Corinthians fans' celebration was not complete thanks to Weverton, who made a good save from 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 improved towards the end of the first half.

And only 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 a Palmeiras better handling the ball.

Corinthians tried - unsuccessfully - to attack against a well-positioned rival.

Then the first good move from Dorival's team in the 2nd half resulted in a goal.

Perfect cross from Matheuzinho and freedom for Memphis to score (33'). 

The Palmeiras reaction was almost immediate. But there was confusion and then 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

— ge (@geglobo) July 31, 2025

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.

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.

Corinthians (11th) will face Red Bull Bragantino (5th) at Itaquera.

While Palmeiras (3rd) will be a visitor against Vitória (15th). 

Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.