Corinthians face Cruzeiro in U20 Brasileirão to extend run; details | OneFootball

By Mirella Ramos / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Corinthians return to action in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship this Saturday (20). In the 17th round of the first phase of the national competition, Timãozinho visit Cruzeiro at 3 p.m. (Brasília time) at CT Toca da Raposa, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.

The team coached by William Batista heads into the match in good form this season. Corinthians are unbeaten in their last five matches and are looking to maintain their positive run in the final stretch of the tournament’s first phase.

Photo: ©Rodrigo Gazzanel / Ag. Corinthians

The last setback came against Red Bull Bragantino Under-20, in a 3-3 draw on May 28. Since then, Timãozinho have racked up four straight wins: against Avaí Under-20 and Vitória Under-20 in the Brazilian Championship, as well as victories over Mirassol Under-20 and Portuguesa Santista Under-20 in the Paulista Championship.

In the standings, Corinthians currently sit in eighth place with 25 points. They are level on points with Athletico Paranaense Under-20 and Flamengo Under-20, who are in seventh and ninth place, respectively.

With a win by more than five goals, Timãozinho could climb to fourth place, depending on the other results of the round. At the end of the first phase, only the top eight teams advance to the knockout stage.

Probable Corinthians lineup

For the clash against Cruzeiro, Corinthians will have one absentee in midfield. Attacking midfielder Luiz Eduardo received his third yellow card in the win over Vitória and will serve an automatic suspension. On the other hand, coach William Batista will once again be able to count on centre-back Iago Machado, who missed the last round for the same reason.

Corinthians’ likely lineup for the match is: Matheus Corrêa; Pellegrin, Iago Machado, Lorenzo and Joãozinho; Bahia, Caraguá and Gui Amorim; Gustavo Correa, Luiz Fernando and Luiz Fábio.

Officials

The Brazilian Football Confederation has appointed Andreza Helena de Siqueira as the main referee for the match. She will be assisted by Emilio Junio Nascimento Santos and Erica Mara da Silva Lopes on the lines, while Raphael Noinstein de Araujo Alves will be the fourth official. The match will not feature the use of video assistant referee (VAR).

Broadcast

The match between Corinthians and Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship will be broadcast exclusively on UOL Play, a subscription service. After the final whistle, Central do Timão will bring a full match summary.

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