Corinthians beat Vasco, move clear of drop zone in Brasileirão | OneFootball

This Sunday, in a match valid for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship, Corinthians visited Vasco at São Januário, won 3-2, and moved away from the feared Z4. Maycon, Gui Negão, and Gustavo Henrique scored for Timão, while Vegetti and Rayan scored for the hosts.

With the victory, Corinthians reached 25 points, now in 11th place in the table, and moved away from the relegation zone. Now, the distance between Alvinegro and Vitória, the club that opens Z4, increased to six. Additionally, the Paulista team returned to winning as a visitor in the competition after six matches (three draws and three defeats). On the other side, after being surpassed, Vasco remained with 19 units, in 16th position.

Corinthians returns to the fields next Wednesday, at 21:30 (Brasília time), when they visit Athletico-PR, at Ligga Arena. At the same time, Vasco receives Botafogo, at São Januário. Both commitments will be valid for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.

First half

The score was opened by Corinthians at 21 minutes. Free from marking, Matheus Bidu dominated on the left, crossed into the area, and found Maycon. The midfielder finished first, on the opposite foot of Léo Jardim, and scored. This was his return after recovering from a muscle injury in his right thigh that kept him away from the fields for over a month.

At 34 minutes, Corinthians again arrived with danger. After clearing the marker by the left side, Gui Negão made a cross and found Charles, who finished badly. However, the ball remained at the feet of Bidon, received in the small area, but was disarmed by Puma Rodríguez in the last second.

Vasco responded at 40 minutes, when Rayan received from David and shot hard. Before reaching the goal, the ball still deflected off the Corinthian defense. Even so, Hugo stretched and palmed to save Timão, who went to the interval with their advantage maintained.

Second half

At 13 minutes, Vasco equalized. In an aerial dispute with Vegetti, defender André Ramalho touched the ball with his hand, and after a review in the VAR, the referee signaled a maximum penalty. Vegetti himself went to the charge and kicked crosswise to score.

Corinthians reconquered their advantage at 23 minutes. After receiving a pass from Matheus Bidu at the entrance of the area, Garro finished in the right corner, and Léo Jardim palmed. In the rebound, Matheuzinho crossed for Gui Negão, who finished first.

At 40 minutes, Corinthians increased the difference. In a corner kick by Garro from the right, Gustavo Henrique anticipated the markers on the first post and deflected with his head in the left corner of Léo Jardim, who could do nothing.

Vasco still managed to score at 50 minutes, when Rayan took advantage of a low cross from Andrés Gomez on the left and shot hard, close to the crossbar.

TECHNICAL FILE VASCO X CORINTHIANS

Date: August 24, 2025, Sunday Time: 16h (Brasília time) Location: São Januário, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Referee: Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima (PE) Assistants: Guilherme Dias Camilo (MG) and Francisco Chaves Bezerra Junior (PE) VAR: Pablo Ramon Gonçalves Pinheiro (RN)

GOALS: Maycon, at 21′ of 1st half; Gui Negão, at 23′ of 2nd half; Gustavo Henrique, at 40′ of 2nd half (Corinthians) / Vegetti, at 13′ of 2nd half; Rayan, at 50′ of 2nd half (Vasco) Yellow cards: David, at 25′ of 1st half; Rayan, at 22′ of 2nd half; Lucas Piton, at 28′ of 2nd half (Vasco) / Matheus Bidu, at 40′ of 1st half; Raniele, at 31′ of 2nd half (Corinthians)

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VASCO: Léo Jardim; Puma Rodríguez, Hugo Moura, Lucas Freitas, and Lucas Piton; Jair (Andrés Gómez), Tchê Tchê (Vegetti), and Coutinho; Nuno Moreira (GB), Rayan, and David (Cauan Barros) Coach: Fernando Diniz

CORINTHIANS: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho (Félix Torres), André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Breno Bidon, Maycon (Ryan), and Charles (Garro); Gui Negão (Romero) and Kayke (Vitinho) Coach: Dorival Júnior

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