Palmeiras win first-leg of Copa do Brasil final

A penalty from Jorge Valdivia and a header from Thiago Heleno gave the Verdão victory in a match where they were outplayed for long periods.

Chilean number 10 Valdivia later saw red for dissent upon receiving a yellow card, but Marcelo Oliveira's Coritiba side could not turn around the result, on a night they when they were profligate in front of goal.

It was hardly thrilling fair for any neutrals watching, but Felipão and his men are one step down on their way to cup glory and a place in the second round.