Corinthians sink RB Bragantino as set piece and penalty save prove decisive | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Corinthians beat RB Bragantino 2-0. Gabriel Paulista headed in from a Rodrigo Garro corner in the 47th minute. Isidro Pitta's penalty was saved by Hugo Souza (59.), the night's key moment. Coringão managed 60.4% possession and 13 attempts, then Matheus Bidu sealed it from close range (74.). Timão visit Athletico Paranaense next, while Braga host Athletico Paranaense later in the round.

Player of the Match: Bidu dominated the left flank, winning duels and recoveries throughout and adding the clinching goal that killed the contest.

Stat of the Match: Hugo Souza produced four saves, including a penalty stop, underpinning Timão's clean sheet.

Three Things We Learned: Coringão hurt Braga from dead balls, with a corner delivering the opener. Massa Bruta mustered nine attempts but failed to convert their big chance from the spot as Pitta was denied. Massa Bruta fell from first to fifth in the table, while Timão climbed from 20th to 12th.