Gustavo Henrique urges Corinthians to step up for Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

This Sunday, in a match valid for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship, Corinthians visited Vasco at São Januário, won 3-2, and moved away from the feared Z4. Author of the third Corinthian goal, Gustavo Henrique demanded improvement from the squad and projected the next match, against Athletico-PR.

"We knew it was going to be a very complicated match, playing here is always very difficult. Our preparation was very focused on Vasco's game. We knew we had to neutralize most of their play, accumulating people on the side, playing on counter-attacks," he stated to TV Globo.

Corinthians with an eye on the decision

"The field was a bit heavy, but we managed to control the game well and make it 3-1. I think we can't let our guard down until the end of the game. If we take the second goal with ten minutes left, it would be enormous pressure. We know that, so we have to be aware and improve. Now it's time to think about the next game, which is a decisive game for us," he added.

With the triumph, Corinthians reached 25 points, now in 11th place in the table, and moved away from the relegation zone. Now, the distance between the Alvinegro and Vitória, the club that opens the Z4, increased to six. Additionally, the Paulista team returned to winning as a visitor in the competition after six matches (three draws and three defeats).

Corinthians returns to the fields next Wednesday, at 21:30 (Brasília time), when they visit Athletico-PR, at Ligga Arena, for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.

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