Pedro Raul and Dieguinho start in Corinthians' Copa do Brasil win | OneFootball

Corinthians featured some changes in the lineup for their 1-0 win over Barra-SC on Tuesday night (21) at Ressacada, in the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. Among them was the return of Pedro Raul and Dieguinho to the starting XI, a duo that had not been starting matches frequently this season.

Coach Fernando Diniz sent out the following starting lineup: Kauê; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Fabrizio Angileri; Allan, Matheus Pereira and Jesse Lingard; Pedro Raul, Dieguinho and Kayke.

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On the field, Pedro Raul played a direct role in the positive result. The center-forward provided the assist for Jesse Lingard’s goal deep into first-half stoppage time, after a headed flick from a free-kick delivery. The No. 9 stayed in the match until the 77th minute, when he was replaced by Yuri Alberto.

Dieguinho also started and played 62 minutes. The midfielder was involved in the team’s attacking movement during the first half and was replaced in the second half by Kaio César.

The pair’s presence in the starting XI marked a change in the squad’s recent use, with players who had been getting fewer minutes earning spots in the lineup. With the away win, Corinthians took the advantage in the tie and can now draw the second leg at Neo Química Arena to secure qualification for the next round of the Copa do Brasil.

Alvinegro’s next match will be in the Brazilian Championship. On Sunday (26), at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), the team hosts Vasco in Itaquera for the 13th round of the competition.

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