Sao paulo: 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.

According to Namibia Press Agency, 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.