Palmeiras survives scare, defeats River in tense match and advances in Libertadores

Both teams complained heavily about Uruguayan referee Andrés Matonte. Palmeiras asked for a penalty not given at the beginning, while River Plate revolted against a penalty awarded at the end. As the game ended, the police had to restrain the Argentine players, who went after the refereeing trio. Amidst controversial refereeing that displeased both sides, Palmeiras and River exchanged barbs and shoves on the field. In the first half, Weverton fouled Galoppo. In the second, Acuña pushed Vitor Roque and headbutted Emiliano Martínez. Palmeiras will return to the field next Sunday at 4 pm (Brasília time) against Bahia at the Arena Fonte Nova, for the Brasileirão. River will also play on Sunday, but at 6 pm, against Deportivo Riestra at the Más Monumental stadium, for the Argentine Championship.