Luizão debut and 6-0 rout recall Corinthians’ last trip to Rio Claro | OneFootball

Corinthians return to Rio Claro on Sunday after 27 years, facing Velo Clube at 20h30 in the Paulistão’s fifth round at Benito Agnelo Castellano, the Benitão.

Globo.com notes the trip rekindles memories for supporters.

The last visit, in July 1999, was a friendly against a city select at the same ground. It marked Luizão’s debut alongside idols Edílson Capetinha and Marcelinho Carioca. Corinthians won 6-0, with goals from Marcelinho, Edílson, Luizão, Luiz Mário, Dinei and Fernando Baiano.

After that match, Luizão said he hoped it would be the start of a happy Corinthians career. He went on to score 76 goals in 109 games and lift four trophies, Paulista, Brasileiro, Rio-São Paulo and Mundial.

This will be the fourth official meeting between Velo Clube and Corinthians, plus a friendly. Corinthians beat Velo 2-0 at the Benitão in 1975, then in the 1979 Paulistão won 3-0 at the Pacaembu before a goalless draw back in Rio Claro.

Velo have never beaten Corinthians. Their first goal in the fixture came only last year, a 2-1 defeat at the Neo Química Arena in the Paulistão.

Source: Globo.com