Diniz matches historic Corinthians mark, could make history v Vasco | OneFootball

Corinthians’ 1-0 win over Barra-SC last Tuesday (21), in the Copa do Brasil, cemented a remarkable start for Fernando Diniz in charge of the team. Since his debut, the coach has reached the mark of five consecutive matches without conceding a goal, a rare feat in the club’s history.

The defensive unbeaten run began on April 9, when Timão beat Platense 2-0 in the Libertadores. After that, they drew 0-0 with Palmeiras, beat Independiente Santa Fe 2-0, drew 0-0 again with Vitória and, finally, defeated Barra-SC 1-0.

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The performance puts Diniz in a select group of coaches who managed to begin their spells at Corinthians with five straight games without being breached. Throughout the club’s history, this mark has only been achieved on a few occasions, with the main records coming under Jair Picerni in 1984 and Carlos Alberto Torres in 1985.

During Picerni’s spell, Corinthians recorded four wins and one draw without conceding, in a run built during the second half of 1984. Carlos Alberto Torres, the following year, also began his tenure with strong defensive consistency, combining wins and draws without being breached in his first matches.

Other important names came close to the mark, such as Emerson Leão, Fábio Carille and Mano Menezes, who also had strong starts but did not achieve the same run without conceding goals.

With that, Fernando Diniz has the chance to achieve an unprecedented feat at the club. If Corinthians do not concede against Vasco da Gama this Sunday (26), at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, the coach will become the first in the club’s history to begin his tenure with six straight matches without conceding a goal.

Defensive solidity has been one of the team’s main highlights at the start of this spell, reflecting not only the organization of the back line but also the collective commitment in marking, a trait valued by the coach.

Run of matches without conceding under Fernando Diniz

Carlos Alberto Torres’ run (1985)

Jair Picerni’s run (1984)

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