Superb Walter stops Cruzeiro in 0-0 draw with Corinthians

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Cruzeiro v Corinthians - Mineirao Stadium, Belo Horizonte, Brazil - June 8, 2019 Corinthians' Bruno Mendez in action with Cruzeiro’s Dodo REUTERS/Washington Alves

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (Reuters) - Corinthians reserve goalkeeper Walter saved his side on several occasions on Saturday as the Sao Paulo club held home side Cruzeiro to a 0-0 draw in Belo Horizonte.

Walter, standing in for first-choice Cassio, who was with the Brazil team preparing for the Copa America, put on an excellent display to keep the scoreline blank.

The result leaves Corinthians in eighth spot in Serie A with 12 points from seven games, while Cruzeiro sit six places behind them with eight points from eight matches.

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Cruzeiro v Corinthians - Mineirao Stadium, Belo Horizonte, Brazil - June 8, 2019 Cruzeiro’s Dede in action with Corinthians' Gustavo REUTERS/Washington Alves

Palmeiras top the league after edging Athletico Paranaense 1-0 earlier on Saturday.

(Reporting by Andrew Downie; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)