Behind the scenes as Corinthians clinch Libertadores quarter-final with 1-0 win | OneFootball

Corinthians released on Friday night behind-the-scenes footage of their passage past Rosario Central into the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals, sealed by a 1-0 win at Neo Química Arena.

According to Meu Timao, the Corinthians TV video shows the squad arriving at Gigante de Arroyito for last week's first leg, a 0-0 draw. It includes messages from Hugo Souza, Gustavo Henrique, Raniele and Rodrigo Garro, who emphasised the group’s greater good.

For the return, cameras captured dressing-room preparation and the warm-up at the Casa do Povo. Before kick-off, goalkeeper Hugo Souza delivered a passionate, expletive-laden address about a shared dream and playing for family.

After the interval, Memphis Depay set up Breno Bidon to score the decisive goal. Corinthians finished part of the second half with 10 men after Raniele was dismissed.

In the dressing room the players sang Poropopó and hailed their fight against the Argentines. Souza voiced pride in what they are building and praised Charles for contributing despite a long spell without minutes.

Corinthians will face Estudiantes in the weeks of nine and 16 September. Before that, they visit Coritiba at 19:30 on Sunday at Couto Pereira in Brasileirão round 24.

Source: Meu Timao

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