Corinthians fans bring stadium feel to NBB clash, lift side v Minas | OneFootball

Corinthians enjoyed strong support from the stands in their win over Minas in the third game of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) quarterfinals. With traditional chants from the football terraces, the Fiel took over Wlamir Marques Gymnasium and created an atmosphere similar to Neo Química Arena on derby days. The information was first published by UOL.

More than a thousand fans were present at Parque São Jorge to follow the black-and-white team’s victory in the best-of-five series. Throughout the game, songs already well known among Corinthians supporters echoed around the gym, such as the traditional “Todo Poderoso Timão” and “Poropopó,” usually also sung at football matches.

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The organized supporters’ group Camisa 12 took part in the celebration and helped lead the chants in the stands. In an interview with UOL, Bruno Trevisani Kori, a member of the group, explained that their support does not change depending on the sport the club is playing.

“We don’t support the sport itself—football, in this case, or basketball. We support Corinthians. And practically all the songs are the same. We have our own ways of cheering, which is to support Corinthians throughout the entire game, regardless of the situation,” he said.

On the court, the players also highlighted the importance of the fans’ presence in the decisive clash. One of the standout performers in the win over Minas, Victão commented on the impact of the atmosphere created at Wlamir Marques.

“This shows just how much they can impact us. Before you know it, it feels like we’re right there in the middle of it—it’s crazy,” said the power forward.

Victão scored 24 points in the game and played an important role in the result that put Corinthians ahead in the series against the team from Minas Gerais. Even so, the player stressed that the focus remains on the next game, but admitted he hopes to play in front of the fans again if Timão advances to the semifinals.

“We know that every time we come back to this gym, our fans won’t disappoint,” he added.

In addition to their support from the stands, the fans also showed concern about the future of Corinthians’ basketball project. Behind the scenes, there are doubts about whether the team will remain in the next edition of the NBB, a situation that has mobilized members of the organized supporters’ group.

Bruno Kori told UOL that the supporters have already spoken with members of the club’s board to reinforce the importance of keeping the senior basketball team going.

“We’ve already had some conversations with the board, including with president Osmar, where we mentioned and stressed the importance of continuing with basketball.”

The Camisa 12 member also said he understands the financial needs of the sport, but reiterated his opposition to ending the project.

“I know basketball has to stand on its own feet, with its own sponsors, but we are completely against any kind of opinion in favor of ending the sport,” he concluded.

Corinthians return to the court this Tuesday at 7 p.m. against Minas at Arena UniBH in Belo Horizonte. If they win again, Timão will secure a place in the NBB semifinals.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.