Corinthians v Athletico: Hugo Souza attacked, flares and cups thrown | OneFootball

Corinthians defeated Athletico Paranaense 1-0 last Wednesday, taking the lead in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. However, the match report, signed by referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio, recorded several controversial incidents that occurred during the game and after the final whistle.

The first incident reported was the use of flares by the Corinthians fans at the 42nd minute of the second half. As Wilton wrote: “Flares were observed lit in the visiting fans' section. I inform that the announcement protocol was made over the sound system and on the big screen.”

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Shortly after, at the 52nd minute, the report describes the invasion of an Athletico fan and an assault on goalkeeper Hugo Souza of Timão. According to the referee: “A fan of the home team invaded the pitch, heading towards Mr. Hugo de Souza, the Corinthians goalkeeper, and pushed him, being restrained shortly after by athletes and security. At the same time, several disposable cups containing unidentified liquids were thrown onto the pitch, coming from the home team's fans.”

Another episode reported was the throwing of disposable cups containing unknown liquids at the refereeing team at the end of the game. Wilton detailed: “As the refereeing team was leaving the pitch to access the tunnel towards the locker room, several disposable cups containing unidentified liquids were thrown, coming from the home team's fans.”

Finally, the report recorded the expulsion of Athletico Paranaense's coach Odair Hellmann after the match ended. In the document, Wilton reported: “I directly expelled the coach of Athletico Paranaense, Mr. Odair Hellmann, for entering the pitch towards the refereeing team, protesting abusively against the refereeing decisions, saying: ‘I want to know what you will say about the disallowed goal. It's not the first time you've done this, you've been doing this for a long time.’ He, with a pointed finger, complained about past games officiated by me. After the expulsion, police intervention was necessary to restrain the coach, who approached in an offensive and aggressive manner. When the refereeing team was in the tunnel towards the locker room, he still said: ‘I will finish you in the press conference now.’”

With the victory in Curitiba, Corinthians takes the advantage of a draw for the return match, which will be played at Neo Química Arena on September 10. Before that, Timão faces Palmeiras this Sunday in the Derby of the Brazilian Championship. If they advance, the team could face Cruzeiro or Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil semifinal.

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