Deprived of the suspended Memphis Depay, Corinthians were good value for more at the Neo Quimica Arena, but fine saves from the opposition goalkeeper, allied with a lack of ruthlessness in the final third, ultimately cost them victory.

Carlos Rene fired Vitoria ahead in first-half stoppage time, only for Yuri Alberto—who had been sidelined by a lengthy injury layoff and hadn't scored since late July—to level from the penalty spot in the 66th minute in this matchday 31 encounter in the Brasileirao Betano.

While the 'Timao' managed to snap a run of eight consecutive league defeats, their search for a win rolls on, leaving them hovering perilously just a single point above the relegation zone.

Clarence Seedorf, named head coach after former Brazil manager Fernando Diniz's dismissal, watched the match from the stands while awaiting final clearance of his paperwork.