Yuri Alberto scores again after injury, matches Corinthians icon's feat | OneFootball

The forward Yuri Alberto was one of the protagonists for Corinthians in the 1-1 draw against Flamengo last Sunday at the Neo Química Arena, during the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. Recently recovered from an injury, the number 9 returned to scoring.

Yuri Alberto was responsible for leveling the score at the 18th minute of the first half. The player initiated the goal play by passing to Memphis, who switched the play with Matheus Bidu. The left-back crossed first-time into the middle of the area, and the striker pushed it into the back of the net.

The Corinthians forward recently recovered from a grade 2 muscle injury in his left thigh. This was only his second game since returning from the injury, and the top scorer showed he is 100% recovered from the physical issue. In stoppage time, he almost scored the winning goal, but Rossi saved it.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Yuri matches the record of a Corinthians idol

By scoring against Flamengo, Yuri Alberto matched the record of an important Corinthians idol. The number 9 reached 80 goals, equaling Neto, who also netted 80 goals while defending the colors of Timão.

“Reaching another milestone here at our home with the Fiel pushing is out of this world, I missed this. First of all, I want to thank God and my family for being with me on this return, giving me strength to come back well. Matching the record of an idol like Neto is an absurd honor, I am very happy to put my name in the history of this giant club,” celebrated the athlete.

Yuri Alberto also achieved the feat of 50 goals wearing the black and white jersey at the Neo Química Arena. He is the top scorer of the Corinthians stadium and also of the club in the 21st century.

Alongside Neto, Yuri Alberto occupies the 25th position in the ranking of Corinthians' top scorers. The greatest scorer in Timão's history is Cláudio Christóvam, with 306 goals.

Neto reacts to the record

Neto adopted a sportsmanlike spirit and did not fail to congratulate Yuri Alberto. The idol reacted to the number 9's goal in the classic against Flamengo and said he hopes for the player's centenary mark.

“Congratulations, I was happy that you matched the number of goals I scored for Corinthians. 80 goals and scoring against Flamengo. A kiss to Yuri Alberto's family, congratulations to you, I was very happy. I'm rooting for you to score 81, 82, 83… to reach 100 goals as soon as possible,” he said during a live broadcast of Rádio Craque Neto.

Yuri Alberto's numbers at Corinthians

Upcoming Corinthians matches

Fluminense vs Corinthians (ninth round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: 04/01 (Wednesday), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

Corinthians vs Internacional (tenth round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: 04/05 (Sunday), at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo (SP)

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