Today's matches: Corinthians win on Diniz debut, Botafogo flop | OneFootball

Eight matches livened up the Conmebol competitions this Thursday (09)

Midweek is marked by international competitions. This Thursday (09), eight Conmebol tournament matches stirred South America. In the Libertadores, Corinthians beat Platense (ARG) away from home. Meanwhile, in the Copa Sudamericana, Botafogo embarrassed themselves and could only draw with Caracas (VEN) in Rio de Janeiro.

WHAT WERE TODAY’S MATCH RESULTS IN THE CONMEBOL COMPETITIONS?

In Fernando Diniz’s debut, Corinthians beat Argentina’s Platense 2-0 away from home. The goals were scored by Kayke and Yuri Alberto. Also in the Libertadores, Di María’s return to the competition after 20 years also stood out. However, the result was not what was expected: a 0-0 draw with Independiente del Valle in Argentina.

SO WHAT WAS THE NIGHT’S BIGGEST EMBARRASSMENT?

At Engenhão, Botafogo delivered the night’s biggest embarrassment. Against modest Venezuelan side Caracas, the Rio club could only manage a 1-1 draw. One detail: the Brazilians had to come from behind, since the visitors opened the scoring in Rio de Janeiro.

Another Brazilian team took the field in the Sudamericana. In Venezuela, Bragantino lost to Carabobo. Therefore, the surprising defeat draws attention. After all, exactly one week ago, the São Paulo side thrashed Flamengo 3-0 in the Brasileirão.

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