Was the net off-limits? Vitória and Corinthians struggle in BR | OneFootball

Vitória and Corinthians played out a dreadful goalless draw on Saturday night (18).

The only “possible” score for the clash at Barradão, which had just one shot on target — and that came in the 41st minute of the second half.

It was a match valid for the 12th round of the Brasileirão.

Leão failed to make it a fourth straight home win in the league.

Meanwhile, Timão extended its already long drought in the competition. 

BR-2026 reached its sixth scoreless game — three involving SCCP. 

Were they not allowed to hit the target? 🙄

The opening half at Barradão featured a grand total of zero shots on target.

Vitória started better and looked to apply pressure. They even had more than 80% possession.

They saw Kayzer go off with a possible injury just ten minutes in and were the side that tried the most to attack.

Corinthians, in turn, looked even more timid on the ball. 

The best thing that happened before halftime was actually a marriage proposal during the break:

Changes and... 😤

Diniz completed all five available substitutions by the 32nd minute, with Lingard and Labyad coming on.

Jair Ventura, meanwhile, seemed more satisfied. 

There were attempts from both sides, to be fair.

But (as usual) without the necessary efficiency. 

The first shot on target (finally) came in the 41st minute of the half, with Zé Vitor testing Hugo Souza. 

The lack of quality football was, in fact, the story from start to finish in Salvador. 

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Vitória moved to 15 points with a game in hand. They are currently 10th.

Corinthians, meanwhile, reached 12. And dropped into the relegation zone thanks to Cruzeiro’s win, which took them to 13.

It is now nine league matches without a win.

The positive takeaway is that they still haven’t conceded under Diniz. 

But they still have the least effective attack in the competition: just eight goals. 

Both teams now have the first leg of the Copa do Brasil fifth round ahead of them. 

On Wednesday (22), Leão’s challenge will be against Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro.

And Timão will be back in action on Tuesday (21), when they will face the reigning Série D and Campeonato Catarinense champions. The match will be at Ressacada. 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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