Diniz starts with a win at Corinthians, improves first-game record | OneFootball

Corinthians took the field on the night of last Thursday (09), at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), against Platense, in Argentina, for their debut in the Conmebol Libertadores group stage. The match also marked Fernando Diniz’s first game in charge of the club, adding to the coach’s list of debuts throughout his career.

Since 2009, when he began his journey on the touchline, Diniz has had spells at several Brazilian football clubs and also with the Brazilian National Team. Throughout that period, his first matches have produced a balanced record, with wins, draws, and losses.

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Debut for Votoraty:

His first opportunity came in 2009, in charge of Votoraty. On that occasion, the team drew 0-0 with Força Esporte Clube in the Paulista Championship Série A3.

Debut for Paulista de Jundiaí:

The following year, now with Paulista de Jundiaí, he earned his first opening-match win by beating União Barbarense 3-1 in the Copa Paulista.

Debut for Botafogo-SP:

In 2011, at the helm of Botafogo-SP, he again started with a win by defeating Santo André 2-0 in the Paulista Championship.

Debut for Atlético Sorocaba:

At Atlético Sorocaba, in 2012, he began his spell with a 4-2 defeat to Palmeiras’ B team in the state championship’s Série A2.

Debut for Audax:

Then in 2013, at Audax, he started with an away win by beating Rio Branco 2-1, also in the Paulista Championship Série A2.

Debut for Mogi Mirim:

Next, in 2014, he made his debut in national competitions with Guaratinguetá, losing 1-0 to Mogi Mirim in Brazil’s Série C.

Debut for Paraná Clube:

In 2015, at Paraná Clube, the start also ended in defeat: a 1-0 loss to Vitória in Série B.

Debut for Oeste:

In 2016, managing Oeste, he drew 1-1 with Paysandu in a Série B match.

Debut for Athletico-PR:

Then in 2018, with Athletico-PR, he drew 0-0 with Caxias in the Copa do Brasil, a result good enough to advance to the next round.

Debut for Fluminense:

In 2019, at Fluminense, he debuted with a 1-1 draw against Volta Redonda in the Taça Guanabara.

Debut for São Paulo:

That same year, after taking over at São Paulo, he repeated the result with a 0-0 draw against Flamengo in the Brazilian Championship.

Debut for Santos:

In 2021, he had one of his most memorable debuts by beating Boca Juniors 1-0 while in charge of Santos in the Libertadores.

Debut for Vasco:

Also in 2021, with Vasco, he drew 1-1 with CRB in Série B.

Second debut for Fluminense:

In his return debut for Fluminense, in 2022, he started with a 2-1 win over Junior Barranquilla in the Copa Sudamericana.

Debut for the Brazilian National Team:

Then in 2023, he took over the Brazilian National Team on an interim basis and began with a 5-1 rout of Bolivia in the World Cup Qualifiers.

Debut for Cruzeiro:

In 2024, at Cruzeiro, he debuted with a 1-1 draw against Libertad in the Copa Sudamericana.

Second debut for Vasco:

More recently, in 2025, he returned to Vasco and began his second spell with a 1-0 loss to Lanús in Argentina in the Copa Sudamericana group stage.

Debut for Corinthians:

Now, in 2026, Fernando Diniz began his spell at Corinthians with a win. Timão beat Platense 2-0 at the Ciudad de Vicente López Stadium in Argentina in the opening round of the Conmebol Libertadores group stage. The team’s goals were scored by Kayke and Yuri Alberto, both in the second half.

With the positive away result, Corinthians earned their first three points in the competition and took over the lead in Group E, getting their continental campaign off to a strong start under the new coach.

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