CURITIBA (Reuters) – Sport missed a chance to escape Brazil’s Serie A relegation zone on Sunday when they drew 0-0 away at mid-table Athletico Paranaense.
The visitors secured an important point in spite of playing the last 23 minutes with 10 men after Hernanes was sent off.
Mikael hit the post for Sport in stoppage time but the game ended goalless to leave Sport in 18th place in the 20-team Serie A, with 17 points after 19 games.
Athletico are eighth with 24 points from 18 games.
(Reporting by Andrew Downie; Editing by Stephen Coates)
