Young forward tops stats app in Corinthians win over Platense | OneFootball

Corinthians faced Platense on Thursday night (9) at the Ciudad de Vicente López Stadium, in a match valid for the first round of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores group stage, and won 2-0. The first goal for the Black-and-White side was scored by forward Kayke, who posted standout numbers in the match.

According to statistics from the Sofascore app, which specializes in sports data, the 21-year-old player won six duels out of eight, made three tackles (most in the match), six defensive actions, and completed three dribbles in four attempts, in addition to scoring the goal. The young forward received a rating of 8.0, the highest of the match.

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The forward scored his second goal of the season and also his second for Corinthians’ senior team. The other goal came in the 3-0 win over Capivariano on February 5 at Neo Química Arena, in the sixth round of the Campeonato Paulista.

The match was Kayke’s 10th of the current season, and the forward now has two goals. Overall, for Timão’s senior team, the player has made 22 appearances, with three goal contributions (two goals and one assist), as well as winning the Copa do Brasil title.

Corinthians now turns its focus back to the Brazilian Championship. That is because next Sunday (12), at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), the Black-and-White side will face Palmeiras at Neo Química Arena in the 11th round of the national competition. Currently, the Black-and-White team is the first side outside the relegation zone with 10 points — two wins, four draws, and four losses — with eight goals scored and 11 conceded.

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