Corinthians' away drought in the LNF goes on after defeat to Umuarama | OneFootball

Corinthians continue to struggle to respond when playing away from home in the National Futsal League (LNF). On the night of last Saturday (4), the team was defeated by Umuarama 1-0 at the Amário Vieira da Costa Gymnasium, in Paraná, in a match valid for the 11th round of the competition.

In addition to ending a run of two consecutive wins achieved against Tubarão, in the LNF, and Wimpro Guarulhos, in the Paulista Championship, the result kept Timão without an away win in the current edition of the national tournament.

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Corinthians’ last away win in the National League came more than seven months ago, on November 20, 2025. On that occasion, the black-and-white team beat Campo Mourão 1-0 at Arena UTFPR in the first leg of the LNF semifinal, with a goal from Luisinho. The win was crucial for reaching the final, which was confirmed days later at Wlamir Marques Gymnasium.

Since then, the club has not won away from home again in the competition. The negative run began precisely in last season’s final, when, after drawing 3-3 in São Paulo, Corinthians were beaten 3-0 by Jaraguá in Santa Catarina, finishing as runners-up in the National League.

In 2026, the team’s away form remains one of the main challenges for Fernando Malafaia’s side. In six away matches in the LNF, Timão have suffered six straight defeats. During that stretch, they scored only six goals and conceded 17, averaging fewer than one goal scored per game and nearly three conceded per match.

The run began right in the competition opener, with a 4-1 defeat to Joinville. After that, Corinthians were beaten by Carlos Barbosa (3-2), Jaraguá (3-2), Atlântico (3-0), Campo Mourão (3-2) and now Umuarama (1-0).

Despite their recent response at home, when they ended a seven-match winless streak by beating Tubarão 3-1 and then thrashed Wimpro Guarulhos 5-1 in the Paulista Championship, their away performances continue to prevent a more consistent recovery in the National League.

The defeat also ended Corinthians’ chance to secure their first run of three consecutive wins this season. Before the setback, the squad had been boosted by victories over Tubarão and Wimpro Guarulhos.

With the result in Paraná, Timão are once again on alert in the competition and will look to respond in the coming rounds to remain in the playoff qualification zone of the National League.

Corinthians’ winless away run in the LNF

Corinthians’ last away win in the National League remains the 1-0 victory over Campo Mourão on November 20, 2025, in the competition’s semifinal.

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