Santos draws Corinthians in Sao Paulo state final

SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar hit the woodwork twice Sunday as Santos was held to a 0-0 draw by Corinthians in the first leg of the Sao Paulo state final.

The return match will be next weekend, when defending champion Santos will have the advantage of playing at home at the Vila Belmiro stadium. Another draw will prompt a penalty shootout.

Neymar, currently the most talked-about player in Brazilian football, created the best scoring chances but came up just short of finding the net at the Pacaembu stadium.

The Brazil striker struck the right post in the 23rd minute after dribbling past a defender and firing an angled shot from close range. The shot beat Corinthians goalkeeper …