Left Sporting for Benfica, helped Athletico-PR beat Corinthians | OneFootball

Corinthians secured an important victory over Athletico Paranaense (1-0). The 'Timão' collected three points in the Brazilian Championship even while playing below expectations, thanks to a decisive play by Rodrigo Garro. André Carrillo, former Sporting and Benfica player (who recently scored a crucial goal), was brought on in the 82nd minute.

At the 19th minute of the first half, Rodrigo Garro took advantage of a loose ball at the edge of the box and struck with the outside of his left foot, scoring a beautiful goal that ultimately decided the match. Aside from that moment, Corinthians showed many difficulties in attack.

The numbers reflect these struggles: Athletico-PR had seven shots in the first half, compared to only three from Corinthians. After the break, the home team’s pressure intensified, totaling 12 goal attempts, while Timão managed to create only one chance.

In the final stage, the pressure increased even more, with 12 shots and only one from the opposing team. Despite a slight defensive improvement, Corinthians relied on decisive saves from Hugo Souza to secure the win and their second triumph in the competition.

It’s worth recalling that in 2016, André Carrillo – valued at 900 thousand euros – shocked Sporting fans by leaving the Lions for Benfica. At Luz, the Peruvian international played only one season. In 2016/2017, the forward made 34 appearances for the Eagles, scoring three goals and providing three assists.

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