Serie A: De Arrascaeta earns point for Flamengo against Palmeiras (Image Source: IANS)
Giorgian de Arrascaeta struck late as Flamengo moved to second in Brazil's Serie A championship with a 1-1 draw at Palmeiras, here.
Midfielder Dudu put the hosts ahead with a close-range strike before De Arrascaeta latched onto Everton Ribeiro's cross to head home nine minutes from time on Saturday night.
The result leaves Flamengo second in the 20-team Brazilian top flight standings, seven points behind leaders Botafogo, who have a game in hand. Defending champions Palmeiras are fourth, two points further back, Xinhua reported.
