Labyad strikes late as Corinthians down Atlético Mineiro | OneFootball

Corinthians beat Atlético Mineiro 1-0 on Sunday in São Paulo, dropping the visitors from 11th to 12th in the Brasileirão.

Renan Lodi drew the first real save before the break, Hugo Souza pushing away a long-range effort, while Tomás Cuello and Bernard both headed off target for the visitors.

After the restart, Mateo Casierra was denied by Hugo Souza in the centre of the goal in the 69th minute. Kaio César then forced Everson into a smart stop (70.), and Matheuzinho's drive was palmed away (86.).

Substitute Zakaria Labyad, introduced for Rodrigo Garro (77.), decided it (88.), sweeping in from a Matheuzinho cross from the right.

There were brief treatment stoppages for Everson in the second half, but he was able to continue.

Timão saw most of the ball, posting 57.9% possession and completing 89.3% of their passes. Galo mustered 11 attempts but worked the keeper only twice.

Next, Timão host Platense in the Libertadores. Galo face Puerto Cabello in the Sudamericana.