Corinthians climb to fourth in the Paulistão after win over Velo Clube | OneFootball

In a match with the Fiel present, Corinthians defeated Velo Clube away from home and shook up the standings in the first phase of the Paulistão. The winning goal was scored by Yuri Alberto, who came on in the second half, scored in stoppage time, and secured the three points for Timão, helping the team climb to fourth place in the provisional standings of the fifth round.

Before kickoff, the team led by Dorival Júnior was in ninth place, that is, outside the qualification zone for the knockout stage. Even with a point from a draw, the club would still be below Portuguesa, due to goal difference, which was zero before the goal was scored. Now, there are eight points earned in five games, with two wins, two draws, and one loss, six goals scored and five conceded.

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The fifth round of the Paulistão has not yet been completed, as Portuguesa and Guarani still have to face each other. The match takes place this Monday (26th), and if Lusa comes away with all three points, they will overtake the People’s Team. Thus, Corinthians could finish the round, at best, in fifth place.

It’s worth noting that, this season, the Paulistão has a different set of rules. Due to requirements from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), the championship has fewer dates, making the first phase a league format. All clubs play eight matches, which are drawn, and all 16 compete in the same table. The top eight advance, while the bottom two are relegated.

After facing Velo Clube away, Corinthians now turns its attention to the debut in the Brazilian Championship. Next Wednesday (28th), at 8:00 p.m. (Brasília time), the Alvinegro hosts Bahia, in Santos, at Vila Belmiro, for the first round of the competition.

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