Márcio Bittencourt’s only career goal came for Inter against parent club Corinthians in 1992 | OneFootball

Corinthians and Internacional meet at 20h on Thursday at Neo Química Arena to decide who reaches the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals, a tie that revives a remarkable 1992 tale. That year, Cria do Terrão Márcio Bittencourt, on loan from Corinthians, scored his only career goal for Inter in a 4-0 win over his former club.

According to Globo.com, the clubs also clashed in the 1992 round of 16, with the first leg played at Pacaembu. Corinthians fielded Ronaldo, Neto, Viola and Paulo Sérgio, while Inter had Célio Silva, Marquinhos, Maurício and Gérson. Bittencourt was eligible to face his parent club because no clause barred it.

Shielding the defence alongside Élson, Bittencourt struck when Inter were 1-0 up. Célio Lino nudged a free-kick to Marquinhos to cross, Marcelo headed clear and the rebound fell to the midfielder, who hit it first time before it bounced past goalkeeper Ronaldo. Inter won 4-0 and that finish stood as Bittencourt’s sole career goal.

He never scored again, and a later effort at Beira-Rio was recorded as an own goal. Retired, he returned to face Inter in 2005 as Corinthians coach during a Brasileirão marred by the Máfia do Apito, disputing Inter’s split-title claim and arguing Corinthians were also harmed, citing a late São Paulo penalty and a formidable side of Nilmar, Carlitos (Tevez), Carlos Alberto, Mascherano and Roger.

Back working at Corinthians after a health-related absence, Bittencourt expects a balanced tie. He says he wants attractive football, holds great respect for Inter and, as a Corinthiano, hopes for two wonderful games.

Source: Globo.com

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