Corinthians under-20s reach winning run not seen since 2024 | OneFootball

During the afternoon of last Wednesday (17), Corinthians hosted Vitória at Estádio Alfredo Schürig, Fazendinha, in a match valid for the 16th round of the first phase of the 2026 Brazilian Under-20 Championship, and defeated their opponent by a score of 2-1. The Alvinegro’s goals were scored by defensive midfielder Luiz Gustavo Bahia and forward Luiz Fernando “Luizinho.” With the result, the Sons of Terrão reached 25 points in the table — seven wins, four draws, and five losses — with 27 goals scored and 21 conceded.

The win, besides putting the club from Parque São Jorge inside the qualification zone for the knockout stage — the Brasileirão’s top eight — also meant that Timãozinho reached a streak of four consecutive victories for the first time since May 2024. On that occasion, under coach Danilo, a Timão idol, the Alvinegro beat: EC São Bernardo (A – 1-0), Água Santa (H – 2-0), São Caetano (A – 3-1), and Goiás (H – 1-0). The first three matches were valid for the state championship in the category, while the last was for the Brazilian Championship.

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Corinthians’ current streak began on June 5, when they beat Mirassol, in the interior of São Paulo, 1-0 in their debut in the state championship for the category. Then, last Wednesday (10), they defeated Avaí 6-2 at Fazendinha in the Brasileirão. And last Saturday (13), they beat Portuguesa Santista, also at home, 2-0 in the second round of the state tournament, before overcoming Vitória on the afternoon of last Wednesday (17).

After beating Vitória at home in the Under-20 Brasileirão, Corinthians now keep their focus on the national competition. That is because next Saturday (20), they will face Cruzeiro at CT Toca da Raposa, away from home, in the 17th round of the tournament’s first phase. A positive result could bring Timão closer to qualification for the quarterfinals.

Corinthians Under-20 put together another winning streak at home

Timãozinho also put together a streak of at least three consecutive home wins again for the first time since 2023. In the current run, the Alvinegro beat Avaí (6-2), Portuguesa Santista (2-0), and Vitória (2-1). The first and third matches were for the Under-20 Brasileirão, while the second was for the state championship in the category.

Three years ago, the Alvinegro, then coached by Danilo, achieved seven straight wins at Fazendinha: União Mogi (5-0), Inter de Limeira (1-0), Ponte Preta (2-1), Grêmio (2-1), Chapecoense (4-1), São Caetano (4-0), and Santos (4-3). The matches were valid for the state championship, Brasileirão, and the category’s Copa do Brasil.

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