Gui Negão strikes again, Corinthians beat Athletico and take the lead | OneFootball

Corinthians has the advantage to reach the quarter-finals of the 2025 Copa do Brasil.

Playing at Ligga Arena in a tense match, Timão defeated Athletico 1-0 on Wednesday night (27).

Gui Negão, once again decisive, scored the only goal of the match in front of 40,236 spectators.

Not enough football in the 1st half

Corinthians started off better. They had more possession (about 70%) and controlled the game.

As the minutes passed, Athletico improved their performance.

They posed a real threat with Zapelli taking a free kick – forcing the called-up Hugo Souza to make a save.

Dorival's team relied heavily on Garro.

Maycon and Charles, for example, hardly contributed to the transition and creation.

Attempts and lots of emotion

Dorival went with three defenders for the second half. He also boosted creativity with Vitinho.

The result was almost immediate. Vitinho was involved and Matheuzinho set up Gui Negão, who just finished it off (13').

He has now scored in three consecutive matches.

Odair responded with three substitutions.

The result almost came. But there was a handball by Viveros before Dudu Kogitzki's attempt – which led to the goal being disallowed.

The final stretch saw CAP fighting to recover.

The equalizer only didn't come in stoppage time thanks to Hugo Souza, who made a great save on Patrick's attempt.

The final minute even saw a CAP fan invade the pitch.

Corinthians remains unbeaten in the competition and ended Furacão's 100% home record.

What's next❓

The second leg will only take place after the FIFA international break.

It will be on September 10, a Wednesday, at Neo Química Arena.

Corinthians will have the advantage of a draw in front of their fans.

Athletico will need to win by two goals to advance in regular time.

And they will face Grêmio Novorizontino as their next opponent.

The match is on Saturday (30), again in Curitiba, but for the 24th round of Série B.

Meanwhile, Timão will face Palmeiras in the derby on Sunday (31).

This 22nd round Brasileirão clash will be in Itaquera.

Featured photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians (Archive)

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