Strange situation in the São Paulo derby: a pig’s head on the field

A heated derby in Brazil provided some interesting scenes last night. Just before half time, a pig’s head was thrown onto the pitch in the match between Corinthians and Palmeiras. A joke from the supporters of the Corinthians. Palmeiras are nicknamed ‘pigs’ in Brazil. The club itself has also adopted that nickname, the mascot is now even a pig.

Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto kicks the pig’s head out of the area. A club employee on the side then throws the cup over the table. “I almost broke my leg, I thought it was a pillow. I kicked it a bit. It was a pig’s head, I almost hurt my leg,” he said , laughing, in an interview with SporTV in Brazil.

Corinthians win

Memphis Depay’s team won the São Paulo derby. Palmeiras won the last few meetings, but last night Corinthians won 2-0. Memphis started in the starting lineup and played for over an hour.

The visitors Rodrigo Garro and Alberto gave the Corinthians a third win in a row. The win ensures that the club will rise two places in the Brazilian ranking. The team is now in thirteenth place and therefore far away from the relegation zone.