Corinthians win stay of suspension, Hugo Souza available for Vitória clash | OneFootball

This Saturday (18), Corinthians secured Hugo Souza’s availability for the match against Vitória after obtaining a stay of execution from the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD). The goalkeeper had been punished hours earlier due to statements he made after last Sunday’s Derby.

During the hearing, the keeper received a two-match suspension, effective immediately. As a result, he was initially set to miss both the clash against Vitória and the club’s Copa do Brasil opener against Barra. Even so, Hugo traveled with the rest of the squad to the Northeast, where the Brasileirão fixture will take place.

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The clearance to play came later, granted by the STJD itself. The punishment was prompted by criticism the player made of the refereeing in the derby against Palmeiras. On that occasion, Hugo said the referee “officiated for only one team,” which led to charges under Article 243-F of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice.

“Talking about refereeing is already exhausting. Every game we come here and talk about refereeing. Today the referee was really very important in the game. It was clear that he officiated for only one team,” the goalkeeper said after the match.

Besides Hugo Souza, other Corinthians players were also judged. André Luiz, who was sent off after an obscene gesture, received a one-match suspension. Matheuzinho, who struck Flaco López in the face, was handed a four-match ban. Breno Bidon was also involved in the proceedings, but was ultimately acquitted.

Corinthians take the field at 8 p.m. at Barradão to face Vitória. A positive result could lift the team by as many as five places in the table, moving them away from the relegation zone and closer to their opponent.

Check out Corinthians’ official statement:

Sport Club Corinthians Paulista informs that it has obtained from the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) the granting of a stay of execution in the case involving player Hugo Souza.

With the decision, the player is duly cleared to play in this Saturday’s (18) match against Vitória.

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