Corinthians score twice again and end attacking slump | OneFootball

Corinthians’ 2-0 victory over Platense on Thursday (09), in the opening round of the Conmebol Libertadores group stage, meant more than just three points for the black-and-white team. The result marked the end of a run of matches in which the team had been unable to find the net more than once in the same game.

Before the clash in Argentina, the last time Corinthians had scored two goals was on February 14, when they beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-0 at Neo Química Arena in the Brazilian Championship. On that occasion, the goals were scored by Gabriel Paulista and Matheus Bidu.

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Since then, Corinthians’ attack had struggled offensively. There were 11 consecutive matches without repeating that performance, with only seven goals scored during that span. The run coincided with inconsistent results, including elimination from the Campeonato Paulista and a drop in the Brasileirão standings.

During that stretch, Corinthians recorded two wins, five draws, and four losses, a performance that fell short of expectations and culminated in a change in the coaching staff, with Dorival Júnior leaving and Fernando Diniz arriving.

In the new coach’s debut, the team once again showed greater efficiency in attack. Goals from Kayke and Yuri Alberto secured the away win and ended the drought of matches with more than one goal.

With the result, Corinthians also ended a winless streak this season and begins its Libertadores campaign with three points. Now, the team’s focus turns back to the Brazilian Championship. The next match will be on Sunday (12), at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), against Palmeiras at Neo Química Arena, in a clash valid for the 11th round of the national competition.

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