Corinthians take solitary point on disappointing birthday

The hosts were celebrating their 108th birthday and they took the lead after 19 minutes thanks to right winger Pedrinho.

A penalty from the home side's former captain Fabio Santos rescued a point for Atletico Mineiro in a lackluster 1-1 draw at Corinthians in Brazil's Serie A on Saturday.

The hosts were celebrating their 108th birthday and they took the lead after 19 minutes thanks to right winger Pedrinho.

The 20-year steadied himself 25 meters from goal and curled a beautiful shot that hit the crossbar and bounced in off the back of the diving goalkeeper Victor.

However, full-back Fabio Santos leveled the scores 16 minutes later when he calmly slotted home a penalty after a handball.

There were few clear chances in a dour second half and both sides will rue missing the opportunity to cut the difference between themselves and league leaders Sao Paulo.

Sao Paulo is 10 points ahead of Atletico and 15 ahead of city rivals Corinthians with a game in hand.

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