Castan recalls 2012 Vasco battle, sees Diniz’s Corinthians strong in knockouts

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·17 September 2026

Leandro Castan has recalled the 2012 battle with Vasco, while assessing Fernando Diniz’s Corinthians as a strong proposition in knockouts.

According to Meu Timao, he revisited the epic meeting with Vasco in 2012, the year the club lifted the Copa do Brasil.

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In an interview, he underlined the current side’s strength under Diniz, with a focus on do-or-die matches.

Castan believes the team are well prepared to handle decisive challenges.

He says experience earned in previous competitions will be fundamental to the club’s success.

Source: Meu Timao

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