Gui Negão shines as Corinthians win at Athletico-PR in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

On Wednesday night, the 27th, Corinthians returned to the field for the Copa do Brasil. In a match valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the competition, the Alvinegro went to Ligga Arena, in Curitiba, to face Athletico-PR. In a balanced game, which featured important saves from Hugo Souza, Timão won 1 x 0 away from home, with a goal from Gui Negão in the second half.

With the result, the People's Team opened an important advantage in the dispute for a place in the semifinals of the national tournament. Now, the team can even draw the return match, at Neo Química Arena, and still qualify for the semifinals - a stage that Corinthians seeks to reach for the fourth consecutive year.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

Corinthians Lineup

For the match against the Paranaense team, the Corinthians coaching staff will not be able to count on: left-back Hugo Farias, midfielders Raniele, José Martínez and André Carrillo, in addition to striker Yuri Alberto. In addition to them, goalkeeper Matheus Donelli and striker Héctor Hernández, both in negotiations to leave Parque São Jorge, remain out of the related list. Corinthians has until next Tuesday, September 2, to find new destinations for the pair.

Given this, Corinthians was set to start the match with the following starting XI: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Maycon, Charles, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Kayke Ferrari and Gui Negão. On the substitutes bench will be: Felipe Longo, Fabrizio Angileri, Félix Torres, Cacá, João Pedro Tchoca, Ryan, André, Luiz Gustavo Talles Magno, Ángel Romero, Vitinho and Memphis Depay.

Athletico-PR Lineup

Coach Odair Hellmann lined up: xxxx.

Refereeing

The whistle was blown by Wilton Pereira Sampaio (GO), assisted by Bruno Raphael Pires (GO) and Nailton Junior de Sousa Oliveira (CE). The fourth referee and the VAR were, respectively, Leo Simao Holanda (CE) and Rodrigo D’Alonso Ferreira (SC).

First Half

Corinthians started the game looking to press offensively, reaching the attack for the first time at five minutes, in a free kick taken by Garro, deflected by Viveros for a corner. On the corner, the number 8 sent it to the area, but the defense deflected and on the counter-attack, Viveros tried to score from midfield, taking advantage of Hugo Souza being advanced, but the ball went out to the side, without danger.

The team continued on the attack, creating two more times in the following minutes, both with Gui Negão: at five, the striker received on the right and, after managing to get rid of Santos, who came out of the goal to try to steal the ball, crossed into the area, but the defense deflected. Already at seven, the youngster received a new launch, advancing and finishing from the entrance of the area - but the defense intercepted the shot.

The first attack from the home team happened by chance, at 15 minutes, when Charles made a very short defensive deflection and forced Hugo Souza to blast it to the side. Following the move, Mendoza tried to create an opportunity, but again the number 1 intervened safely. The team continued pressing and, at 17, forced a corner, which was deflected without scares by the defense.

Two minutes later, came the first real chance of Athletico-PR: after advancing on the left, Zapelli received a cross from the other side of the attack, finishing first time. The shot was very strong, however, going to the left of the Corinthians goal.

The home team continued pressing Corinthians, although they created few dangerous chances. At 26, for example, Viveros received in the penalty area, made the turn and finished with his left, for Hugo Souza's save. Already at 29, Aguirre tried a header after a free kick, but the Alvinegra defense cleared.

With difficulties to impose themselves on the attack and making mistakes in midfield, Timão continued under pressure and at 33 it was Mendoza's turn to receive a pass in the midfield, advance and shoot from outside the area, but Hugo Souza defended again. Already at 36, Mendoza lofted an aerial ball after a play with Luiz Fernando, but the defense deflected.

Corinthians only returned to attack shortly after, at 38: after a cross that came from the left, the ball fell to Garro, who finished first time for a good save by Santos. Next, the team had two consecutive corner kicks, but in both the Athletico defense prevented a Corinthians finish.

Next, Athletico-PR returned to attack, motivated by two consecutive fouls by Corinthians near the penalty area. In the second of these, at 44, Zapelli shot to the corner and forced Hugo Souza to make a great save. In the following minute, Léo Derik won a corner after an individual play, but in the corner the Alvinegra defense intervened well.

The pressure continued in stoppage time, however the home team could not create more goal chances, and at 50 minutes the first half was over, with the score unchanged in Curitiba.

Second Half

Corinthians returned from the break with two changes made by Dorival Júnior: Cacá and Vitinho came in for Charles and Kayke. The first attack of the second half, however, was from the hosts, with Benavídez, who received at the entrance of the penalty area and tried the cross, deflected by the defense.

The Alvinegra response came at three minutes: Maycon made a quick launch that reached Matheuzinho, but Léo Dérik prevented the advance of the play. Already at six, it was Bidon's turn to receive with freedom on the offensive right wing, set up his body and finish from outside the area. Straight to the end line.

Timão continued on the attack and was rewarded at 12: Vitinho starred in an individual play on the left and reversed the play to the right, to Matheuzinho. The right-back then crossed low and Gui Negão, first time, just pushed it into the nets, opening the score in Curitiba. Corinthians 1 x 0!

At 15, the young number 56 almost scored the second, when, after a bad back pass from Athletico-PR, Gui Negão tried to intercept and finished, with the ball passing close to the left post of the goal. Next, at 18, Fèlix Torres replaced Matheuzinho on the right back.

The Paranaense team had a goal disallowed at 23. Viveros received a pass inside the area and, with his hand, deflected it back, towards Dudu, who shot across for Benavídez's deflection. The referee initially gave the goal, but the VAR's intervention revealed the handball, invalidating the move.

The home team continued pressing, with some chances created without much danger with Dudu, in a cross in the area, and Leozinho at 34, finishing to the right of Corinthians' goal. Between the moves, two more changes in Timão, with the entries of Ryan and Memphis in the places of Maycon and Garro.

With control of the game lost, the Alvinegro continued defending. Dudu shot again from the entrance of the area at 35, close to Hugo Souza's goal, who then had to clear the ball any way he could after a bad back pass from the defense. Already at 38, it was Léo Derik's turn to finish from outside the area, after a one-two on the left, also out.

After a few minutes without chances created, Athletico-PR returned to the attack in stoppage time: at 46, after a series of passes, the ball reached Patrick in a cross, who headed point-blank and only didn't tie the game thanks to a miracle from Hugo Souza. On the counterattack, Matheus Bidu advanced on the left and tried a pass to Memphis; the defense deflected and, on the rebound, Ryan risked from afar, for Santos' save.

At the end of the match, a regrettable episode occurred, when a fan of the home team invaded the field to assault goalkeeper Hugo Souza, being detained immediately afterwards. Right after, the referee ended the game, with Corinthians winning 1 x 0 in Curitiba.

Next Game

Now, Corinthians returns its focus to the Brazilian Championship. Next Sunday, August 30, Alvinegro hosts Palmeiras, in Itaquera, for the 22nd round of the national competition.

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