Neo Química Arena pitch treated ahead of Corinthians match | OneFootball

Right after the end of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, for the NFL, the workers at Neo Química Arena began the process of dismantling the structure and recovering the field for the next game hosted by the stadium: Corinthians vs. Athletico-PR, for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil.

The Neo Química Arena will have little time to get the field in good condition. The match between Corinthians and Athletico-PR is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

Special Care

The stadium's field will receive some special care in the coming days. Besides removing the grass tufts left by the match of the main North American football league, there will also be a procedure to remove the paint used to mark the field.

Gazeta Esportiva found that, aesthetically, the field will not yet be 100% for the decisive match of the Copa do Brasil. However, the quality will be maintained.

Field Receives Praise

The atmosphere of the Brazilian fans at the game between Chiefs and Chargers and the field of Neo Química Arena received praise from Patrick Mahomes, one of the best players in the North American football league. The Los Angeles team won the match 27 to 21.

“I thought (the field) was good. Both teams were playing on the same field and there weren't many people slipping. I think they did a great job,” said the Chiefs' quarterback.

Successful Partnership

The partnership between the NFL and Neo Química Arena has already established itself as a great success. This was the second consecutive year that the Corinthians stadium hosted a league game on Brazilian soil.

In 2024, the black-and-white home was the stage for the clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers, the first NFL game in Brazil. The Eagles won the match 34 to 29.

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