Fluminense 0, Palmeiras 0

SAO PAULO (Interstat) — In a match that defied both statistical projections and offensive expectations, Brazilian rivals Palmeiras and Fluminense played to a scoreless draw Saturday night at Allianz Parque. The highly anticipated Carioca Série A fixture, played before a raucous home crowd, finished 0-0 despite a flurry of late activity that saw both teams come agonizingly close to a winner but ultimately fail to convert a multitude of chances. The result left both clubs with identical records in the competition, registering their first draws of the season. The match was a study in frustration, particularly for the home side.… Read more...