Dorival takes Corinthians to Copa do Brasil final after three years | OneFootball

The Corinthians is back in the Copa do Brasil final. This Sunday, the team led by Dorival Júnior eliminated Cruzeiro in penalties at the Neo Química Arena, returning to the national decision after three years.

The last time Timão played a Copa do Brasil final was in 2022. On that occasion, the team then led by Portuguese coach Vítor Pereira was defeated by Dorival's Flamengo in penalties.

Since then, Corinthians has fallen in the semifinals twice in a row. In 2023, they were eliminated by rivals São Paulo. Last year, they lost to Flamengo.

The São Paulo club, champions in 1995, 2002, and 2009, is seeking their fourth title in the Copa do Brasil.

Mister Copa do Brasil

Qualified, Dorival Júnior will participate in his fifth Copa do Brasil final. The coach also reached the final in 2010, 2015, 2022, and 2023. He was champion on three occasions: with Santos (2010), Flamengo (2022), and São Paulo (2023).

With a winning record in the competition, Dorival can match a record held by Felipão. Scolari has four titles and is the most successful in Copa do Brasil, while the Corinthians coach, with three, ranks second alongside Mano Menezes.

The coach has not been eliminated from the tournament since the quarterfinals of 2016. He has participated in 14 confrontations for different clubs since then and has advanced in all.

Vasco on the Horizon!

In pursuit of their fourth title, Corinthians will face Vasco in the Copa do Brasil final. Fernando Diniz's team eliminated Fluminense in penalties this Sunday at the Maracanã.

The first leg of the final is scheduled for next Wednesday, December 17th, hosted by Corinthians. The decisive match will be on the 21st, next Sunday, in Rio de Janeiro. The times will be announced by the CBF.

Next Corinthians Match

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