Alberto, Depay fire Corinthians to derby win

Yuri Alberto scored twice while Memphis Depay was also on target as Corinthians secured a 3-1 home win over Sao Paulo in Brazil's Serie A on Thursday.

Alberto opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Breno Bidon was brought down by Aldemir Ferreira.

Chilean forward Gonzalo Tapia equalized by heading in after Cedric Soares' delivery from a corner.

Netherlands international striker Memphis Depay restored the hosts' lead when he nutmegged his marker before lashing a low drive that beat goalkeeper Rafael at his near post.

Alberto doubled his personal tally a minute from time, with a cool finish from eight yards after Vitinho's long-range effort rebounded off the woodwork.

The result leaves Corinthians on 45 points, the same as Sao Paulo, with four games remaining in the season.

In other Brazilian Serie A fixtures on Thursday, Cruzeiro drew 3-3 at Juventude and Fortaleza prevailed 3-2 at Bahia.