Both teams scored in a five-minute spell before half-time when Andrezinho gave Botafogo the lead before Damian Escudero replied for Mineiro, scoring from a rebound at the end of a move started by Ronaldinho.
Ronaldinho was involved again as the Roosters took the lead after the break, laying the ball into the path of former Manchester City and Everton striker Jo to make it 2-1, only for Andrezinho to level from a penalty with 10 minutes to go.
Corinthians coach Tite was furious with the referee claiming that Andre Felipe's goal to put Santos 2-1 ahead should have been disallowed for offside.
Luiz Felipe Scolari's problems continued as the former Brazil and Portugal coach's Palmeiras side lost 2-1 at Atletico Goianiense to drop back into the relegation zone.
