Patrick rues Athletico-PR loss, backs progress in Itaquera: "Every chance" | OneFootball

After losing 1-0 to Corinthians, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals in Curitiba, Athletico-PR's midfielder Patrick analyzed the result and projected the return match at Neo Química Arena. The player acknowledged the difficulty of the match, but showed confidence in the team's recovery.

"Yes, it's going to be tough. We played a good game, we grew towards the end of the first half. In the second half too, unfortunately, we conceded a goal. It's a tough game, a balanced game. We know that their team is very strong there, but we also have every chance of turning this around. It's about setting a good strategy, having the courage to play, confidence, and trying to do our best," said Patrick to Prime Video.

Athletico-PR had chances to open the scoring in the first half, especially with plays from Léo Derik and Zapelli, but they couldn't overcome Hugo Souza. In the final stage, Corinthians managed to impose themselves with Dorival Júnior's tactical change, and Gui Negão scored the only goal of the match at the 12-minute mark.

Furacão even managed to tie with Benavídez, but the goal was annulled by VAR for a handball. In the final minutes, Patrick almost scored with a header, but was stopped by a great save from the Corinthians goalkeeper.

With this result, Corinthians takes the advantage to the return match, being able to even draw to advance to the semifinals, while Athletico-PR needs to win away from home to keep their qualification chance alive.

The decisive match is scheduled for September 10th, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena. Before that, Corinthians faces Palmeiras on Sunday for the Brazilian Championship, and Furacão faces Novorizontino on Saturday.

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