Santos and Palmeiras played out a goalless draw in their Copa do Brasil quarter-final. Santos dominated possession and had 19 shots, but Palmeiras defended resolutely and kept a clean sheet.
The game was a niggly, competitive affair, and the referee showed nine yellow cards. Palmeiras created the clearer openings, recording four big chances, all of which were missed. Santos’ goalkeeper made one save, while his Palmeiras counterpart was forced into four.
Santos had 64% possession and 526 accurate passes, yet they registered no big chances all evening. Palmeiras had only 36% of the ball but still threatened more in front of goal. The sides remain level after a goalless encounter.
