Corinthians Triumphs in Paulista Final: Memphis Secures First Prize Against Palmeiras Rivalry - Archysport

After six years after the second match of the final of the state championship in Sao Paulo (Campeonato Paulista), the Corinthians team won the trophy. The rematch against Palmeiras ended amid scandalous circumstances, with the players fighting each other, with the referee handing out a total of four red cards in the match.

Corinthians Triumphs in Paulista Final: Memphis Secures First Prize Against Palmeiras Rivalry - Archysport

Memphis Depay just snagged his first trophy with Corinthians in Brazil, and itS a big one! After a tense 0-0 draw against arch-rivals Palmeiras in the Campeonato Paulista final second leg, Timão (Corinthians’ nickname) clinched the State Championship of São Paulo thanks to their 1-0 victory in the first leg. Depay, fresh off international duty, was in the thick of it at the packed Neo Química Arena. This wasn’t just any game; it was a fiery city…

The final between Corinthians and Palmeiras caught fire in the final stretch of the match. Corinthians, down one, reached the bottom line with Memphis Depay. The Dutchman got on the ball and caused widespread confusion. Martínez, from Timão, slapped Marcelo Lomba in the face, who hit back with a kick. The Corinthian player had already been replaced and Lomba was on the bench.

Memphis Depay caused confusion when getting on the ball in Corinthians vs. Palmeiras