Corinthians beat São Bernardo, face Portuguesa in Paulista quarters | OneFootball

The Corinthians are in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista. The Timão defeated São Bernardo 1-0 on Sunday night at the Primeiro de Maio Stadium, in the last round of the first phase of the State Championship. Returning after an injury, André scored the goal to secure the victory for the São Paulo team.

Standings Situation

With the result, Corinthians secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista. The Timão finished the first phase in fifth place, with 14 points – three wins, three draws, and two losses in eight rounds. On the other hand, São Bernardo bid farewell to the State Championship but avoided relegation. Bernô finished the campaign in 12th place, with nine points.

Now, with the new format of the Paulistão, Corinthians will face Portuguesa in the quarterfinals, scheduled for next weekend. The date and time of the classic are yet to be defined by the FPF (São Paulo Football Federation), but the home advantage will be with Lusa, who finished one position above Timão in the first phase.

MATCH DETAILS

🟡⚫ SÃO BERNARDO 0 x 1 CORINTHIANS ⚫⚪

🏆 Competition: Campeonato Paulista (eighth round) 🏟️ Location: Municipal Stadium Primeiro de Maio, in São Bernardo do Campo (SP) 📅 Date: February 15, 2026 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 8:30 PM (Brasília time) 👥 Attendance: people 🟨 Yellow cards: Pedro Vitor, Augusto, Marcão (São Bernardo) / Allan (Corinthians) 🟥 Red cards: None

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GOALS

SÃO BERNARDO 🟡⚫

Alex Alves; Hugo Sanches (Rodrigo Freitas), Matheus Salustiano, Hélder Maciel, Augusto (Lucas Rian) and Pará; Romisson (Rodrigo Andrade), Marcão Silva (Júnior Urso) and João Paulo; Pedro Vitor (Pablo Dyego) and Felipe Garcia. Coach: Ricardo Catalá

CORINTHIANS ⚫⚪

Hugo Souza; Pedro Milans (Matheuzinho), André Ramalho, João Pedro Tchoca and Matheus Bidu; Allan (Raniele), Charles, André and Garro; Vitinho (Kayke) and Gui Negão (Yuri Alberto (Gabriel Paulista)). Coach: Dorival Júnior

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How was the game?

After four minutes, Matheus Bidu launched Charles, who chested the ball to Gui Negão. The forward received it inside the area and shot, but sent it over the goal. Two minutes later, Garro took a free kick from the edge of the area, to the left corner, and Alex Alves deflected it. Shortly after, Vitinho passed back to Allan, who shot towards the goal but missed the target.

At 16 minutes, it was São Bernardo's turn to attack for the first time. Pará shot from the edge of the area, and Hugo Souza saved it in two attempts. At 30 minutes, the team from the interior of São Paulo scored with a header from Augusto after a free kick and even opened the score, but the play was ruled offside.

At 37 minutes, Matheus Bidu tried a shot from outside the area, and Alex Alves saved it. Following that, Pedro Milans found a good pass to Garro inside the area. The number 8 shot with precision, and the goalkeeper deflected it for a corner. Minutes later, André attempted a placed shot from the midfield, and the ball went close to the goal.

Second half

At eight minutes, Corinthians almost opened the score. Vitinho passed back to André, who shot towards the goal, but Alex Alves deflected it. On the rebound, Gui Negão shot wide. Then, Garro had a good play, evaded the defense, and crossed to the middle, but Vitinho poorly headed the ball wide.

It was at the 21st minute that Corinthians opened the scoring. After a cross, Vitinho headed to Yuri Alberto. The forward tried to control it, but the ball slipped and ended up at the edge of the area. André arrived with a first-time shot and found the net.

At 38 minutes, Timão almost increased their lead. Garro took a free kick from the middle of the area, this time to the right corner, and Alex Alves made the save. Then, São Bernardo responded and almost equalized with a header from Pablo Dyego, but Hugo Souza saved it.

Next game for São Bernardo

Next game for Corinthians

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