Porto alegre: A second-half strike from Argentine winger Alvaro Barreal earned relegation-threatened Santos a 1-1 draw at Internacional in Brazil's Serie A on Monday. Alan Patrick put the hosts ahead with a first-time effort from six yards after Rafael Borre flicked on Alan Rodriguez's lofted pass.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Barreal, who came on for Victor Hugo at halftime, equalized just after the hour mark. He controlled Ze Rafael's cross with his chest before thumping a low shot that beat goalkeeper Sergio Rochet at his far post. The result at Beira-Rio Stadium leaves Santos in the relegation zone with 38 points, three behind Internacional, with three matchdays remaining.

In Monday's only other Brazilian top-flight fixture, Mirassol strengthened its position for a top-four finish with a 3-0 home victory over Ceara. The team from Sao Paulo state now has 63 points from 35 games, five points clear of fifth-placed Botafogo. Ceara is 14th with 42 points.