Terrão graduate rues Corinthians loss to Mirassol, eyes next run | OneFootball

By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Corinthians visited Mirassol on Sunday night (3) at Estádio Campos Maia, Maião, in a match valid for the 14th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship, and were beaten 2-1. The Alvinegro’s goal was scored by midfielder Dieguinho late in the second half. With the result, the Corinthians side returns to the relegation zone, sitting in 17th place with 15 points — three wins, six draws, and five losses — with 10 goals scored and 13 conceded.

In an interview with Cazé TV shortly after the final whistle, the scorer of Timão’s goal analyzed the negative result against Mirassol, saying the team failed to impose its rhythm on the match. It is worth noting that Corinthians lost again after seven games — they had been unbeaten since Fernando Diniz arrived, with five wins and two draws in that span.

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“I think our team wasn’t able to impose our game. Sometimes we were missing that final detail, getting the pass right, finishing the play. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get the win. We had been on a good run, but now we have to keep working, and we’ll definitely turn this moment around,” he began.

He then spoke about the team’s upcoming schedule this season, as they will travel to Colombia in midweek for the fourth round of the Libertadores group stage to face Santa Fe. A positive result could secure Timão an early qualification for the round of 16.

“Yes, we’re already getting ready to travel. But our team is very well prepared for this run of matches, and we’ll definitely get a win in the Libertadores too, because we’re in very good shape,” he concluded.

This was Dieguinho’s second goal for Corinthians’ first team. His first came on February 6, in Timão’s 3-0 win over Capivariano in Itaquera in the first phase of the Paulista Championship. In addition, he has two assists in 28 appearances (six as a starter) in the Corinthians shirt, having been part of the club’s Copa do Brasil (2025) and Supercopa do Brasil (2026) title-winning squads.

At 18 years old, the No. 61 made his first-team debut in April last year, when Corinthians were being managed on an interim basis by Orlando Ribeiro. With Dorival Jr.’s arrival at the end of that month, he continued to get opportunities and became an important option off the bench. His contract runs until December 2029.

The youngster was brought on by Fernando Diniz in the 29th minute of the second half, replacing midfielder Matheus Pereira. According to Sofascore, a sports statistics platform, he received a 7.6 rating in the app. Overall, he recorded: 9/10 accurate passes (90%), one shot on target, one blocked shot, 16 touches, eight carries, and two ball recoveries.

After the defeat to Mirassol in the interior of São Paulo in the Brazilian Championship, Corinthians now turn their focus back to the Conmebol Libertadores group stage. Next Wednesday (6), at 9:30 p.m., Alvinegro will face Santa Fe at El Campín Stadium in the fourth round of the international tournament.

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