Ex-Flamengo keeper Hugo Souza reaches milestone for Corinthians | OneFootball

Hugo Souza saved a penalty and helped Corinthians secure a victory against Athletico-PR

The Corinthians defeated Athletico-PR last Wednesday (10) by 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. Hugo Souza, former player of Flamengo, saved a penalty, helped the team from São Paulo to secure the triumph and also reached a historic mark.

This is because, with the penalty saved against Athletico-PR, Hugo Souza equaled Dida in penalties saved for Corinthians and became the fourth goalkeeper with the most saves of this type in the club's history. Thus, the former player of Flamengo joined the list of great athletes in the position for the team from Itaquera.

DID HUGO SOUZA HELP CORINTHIANS?

Corinthians had beaten Athletico-PR by 1-0 in Curitiba. Therefore, the team from São Paulo opened a 2-0 lead playing at Neo Química Arena. However, the red-black club had a penalty in their favor and could get back into the game. But, Hugo Souza saved it and maintained the large advantage.

WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

The Flamengo, Hugo Souza's former team, continues to work for the rest of the season. The red-black club is leading the Brazilian Championship, with 47 points alone, since Cruzeiro has 44 and one more game. Besides, the Mengão is in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, where it faces Estudiantes (ARG).

Therefore, the next commitment of the Flamengo is this Sunday (14), against Juventude, at 4 pm (Brasília time), in Caxias do Sul, in a match valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, the Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the game.

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