Gui Amorim steps up in knockouts, hails key goals for Corinthians U20 | OneFootball

Gui Amorim stepped into the spotlight for Corinthians U-20 at a crucial moment in the season. The midfielder scored in both matches against XV de Jaú in the second round of the Campeonato Paulista and helped Timãozinho advance to the round of 16. Last Friday (25), the player found the net again in the 2-0 win in the second leg, reaching his third goal of 2026.

Corinthians took the field needing to confirm the advantage built in the first meeting, when they had beaten XV de Jaú 3-2 in the countryside of São Paulo. Gui Amorim scored in that match and repeated the feat in the return leg, playing a direct role in Alvinegro’s qualification in both games of the tie.

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With two consecutive goals in the knockout stage, the midfielder is enjoying his most prominent spell since joining the U-20 squad. After qualification, Gui celebrated his attacking contribution but stressed that the goal is to keep improving throughout the competition.

“I’m very happy to be able to help the team with goals and, above all, because we managed to qualify. Scoring in both games shows that we’re doing good work, but we know there’s still a long way to go. I want to keep working, improving, and helping Corinthians on the pitch,” he said.

Gui Amorim enjoying his best moment with the U-20s

The run against XV de Jaú also boosted the player’s individual numbers this season. With the two goals scored in this stage of the state championship, Gui Amorim now has three goals in 2026.

The performance marks his best spell since being promoted to the older age group in Corinthians’ academy. Beyond his individual improvement, the goals had a direct impact on the team’s campaign under William Batista, as they came in both matches that determined Corinthians’ progress in the tournament.

In the second leg, Timãozinho won 2-0 and left no room for an opponent comeback in the tie. The result confirmed Alvinegro’s qualification for the round of 16 of the Paulista U-20.

Corinthians await next opponent

With their place secured, Corinthians now await the decision of who they will face in the next stage of the state competition. The first round of 16 matches of the Campeonato Paulista U-20 are scheduled for early October. Until then, Gui Amorim and the rest of William Batista’s squad continue preparing for the next stretch of the tournament.

After scoring in both matches against XV de Jaú, the midfielder heads into the next stage riding his best individual form since beginning to play for the U-20s and is looking to increase his contribution to Timãozinho’s campaign.

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