Hugo Souza attacked by fan on the pitch as Corinthians claim victory | OneFootball

The game between Athletico-PR and Corinthians, this Wednesday, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, ended with regrettable scenes. A Furacão fan invaded the pitch of Ligga Arena and attacked goalkeeper Hugo Souza in the final moments of the match, which was won by Timão by 1 to 0.

The episode occurred already in the stoppage time, at 52 minutes of the second half. Shirtless, the fan ran towards Hugo, kicked the ball and pushed the Corinthians goalkeeper, being restrained by defender André Ramalho until the arrival of the security.

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In addition, Athletico-PR fans threw objects onto the pitch, such as lighters. Faced with the confusion, which could lead to penalties for the Paraná club, referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio decided to end the game.

With the victory by the minimum score, Corinthians only needs a draw in the return to advance to the next phase. A defeat by one goal difference takes the match to penalties, while a loss by two or more goals eliminates the Paulistas. The winner of the clash faces Cruzeiro or Atlético-MG in the semifinals.

The second meeting between the teams is scheduled for September 10, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena.

Before that, Corinthians has nothing less than a Derby ahead. Dorival Júnior's team hosts Palmeiras this Sunday, in Itaquera, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The classic will start at 6:30 pm.

Athletico-PR returns to the field a day earlier, on Saturday, against Novorizontino, for the 24th round of the Serie B. The ball rolls from 8:30 pm at Ligga Arena.

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