Corinthians made mistakes in the first seconds of each half against Fluminense, at Maracanã, this Wednesday (24), but managed to show the power of reaction to seek a draw, 2-2, in the first leg of the semi-final of the Copa do Brasil. Brazil.
The return match will be on September 15, at Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo. The two teams will play for a single win. In case of a new tie, the decision of the spot in the knockout final will be on penalties.
Despite the decision being open, the result at Maracanã left the Corinthians more satisfied, since the hosts were twice ahead on the scoreboard.
First, full-back Fagner took a penalty 25 seconds into the game, when he hit Arias. Despite being well positioned, referee Ramon Abatti Abel (SC) had to review the foul in the video before indicating the infraction. Paulo Henrique Ganso converted after 4 minutes.
The visitors needed almost 20 minutes to react on the field, mainly exploring counterattacks. That’s how they reached the tie, at 23, when Yuri Alberto served Renato Augusto.
By equalizing the score, the Corinthians managed to make the match more balanced until the final minutes of the first stage.
The scenario, however, would soon change after the break. At 45 seconds, forward Arias appeared free at the entrance of the area to get a rebound and finish in the first place to make Fluminense’s second.
This time, Corinthians took a while to find themselves on the field and only managed to equalize in the final minutes, when Róger Guedes scored in stoppage time.
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