Matheuzinho involved in goal, Breno Bidon gets minutes for Brazil | OneFootball

Corinthians had two representatives on the field in Brazil’s 4-0 win over India this Saturday (3) in Kolkata. In the final friendly of this FIFA international window, right-back Matheuzinho started and helped build the opening goal, while midfielder Breno Bidon came on in the second half.

Goalkeeper Hugo Souza, the third Timão player called up for the friendlies, remained on the bench. Brazil’s goals were scored by Estêvão, Pedro, and Samuel Lino, who netted twice.

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Matheuzinho helps create the first goal

Carlo Ancelotti made further changes to the team and started the friendly with Pedro Morisco; Matheuzinho, Marquinhos, Arthur Dias and Douglas Santos; Danilo, Gabriel Bontempo and Andrey Santos; Estêvão, Vinícius Jr. and Pedro.

Matheuzinho was directly involved in the move that opened the scoring. The Corinthians full-back combined with Estêvão and made an overlapping run. The forward cut inside and struck powerfully. Goalkeeper Sandhu was unable to stop Brazil from scoring.

In addition to Estêvão, Pedro scored once, while Samuel Lino found the net twice to seal the 4-0 win.

The Corinthians player stayed on the field for the entire first half and was substituted at halftime, when Vanderson took over at right-back.

According to Sofascore stats released after the match, Matheuzinho completed 28 of his 30 passes, achieving a 93% success rate. The full-back also made two key passes that led to shots and recorded two defensive contributions.

Breno Bidon comes on in the second half

Another Corinthians representative used by Ancelotti was Breno Bidon. The midfielder came on in the 22nd minute of the second half, replacing Estêvão.

With Brazil already ahead and the match being played at a slower pace, the 21-year-old had a quieter role. Even so, he posted solid numbers in ball circulation, completing 12 of his 13 attempted passes.

Bidon also tried a shot from outside the box, but his effort was blocked by the Indian defense.

Hugo Souza, meanwhile, was not used in the match and watched the rout from the bench.

The trio wrap up their time with the national team

Among the three Corinthians players called up for this FIFA international window, Matheuzinho was the one most involved in the matches. The right-back featured in all three friendlies played by Brazil.

Hugo Souza started only the first match against Australia. Breno Bidon, meanwhile, had received his first minutes in the closing stages of the second game against the Australians before being used again this Saturday against India.

With their national team duties now over, the three players are preparing to return to São Paulo and once again be available for Corinthians.

Next match

Timão return to action next Wednesday (7) at 7:30 p.m., when they face Internacional at Beira-Rio in the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Matheuzinho, Breno Bidon and Hugo Souza are expected to report back to the club after the end of this FIFA international window and join the squad’s preparations for the match in Porto Alegre.

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