📹 Corinthians fall short, lose and are out of the Sudamericana

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6 days ago

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Corinthians needed to win on Argentine soil to avoid depending on a slip-up from América de Cali.
They faced a Huracán side that—focused on the upcoming Apertura final in Argentina—rested nine of their regular starters in the initial lineup.
But Timão didn't even do their part: they lost 1-0 and are ELIMINATED from the Copa Sudamericana.
They were actually qualified for a moment during the unexpected partial defeat of the Colombian team to Racing.
But they were left out after América—who had won only one game in Group C—found a 1-1 equalizer in the 95th minute.
This exit comes after Corinthians had already failed to reach the group stage of the Libertadores.
Check out the best moments of the match below (Available only in Brazil)
They had the ball, but...
Corinthians had more possession already in the first half.
But they struggled to create against a well-organized opponent in their own half.
It was a game more 'fought' than 'played' before halftime.
The best chance of the first half was Sequeira's, who was denied by Hugo Souza.
Timão only really threatened when Martínez found himself in a good position, but sent it over the bar.
Huracán scores, unexpected goal and tension and... ELIMINATION!
Dorival bet on Talles Magno for the second half.
But saw Huracán strike lethally before the second minute.
Recovered and out for two months, Garro was brought on earlier than expected.
Corinthians needed at least a draw, since América de Cali was also stumbling.
Garro's entrance—back after two months—breathed new life into Timão. The Argentine midfielder even nearly scored from a free kick.
Then the unexpected happened in Colombia.
After a completely misguided play by goalkeeper Soto, Fonseca pounced on the rebound and scored for Racing—who were being completely dominated.
Timão complained about a penalty on Garro. And kept trying.
At the same time, América de Cali fought in front of their fans against the great performance of Amade and his teammates.
Their fight was rewarded in the 95th minute, when the Corinthians match had already ended.
Jean Pestaña was the hero for Cali. And the villain for the black-and-whites.
FINAL situation in the group 📊
Huracán was already qualified. And secured first place—and a direct spot in the round of 16—by reaching 14 points.
América de Cali struggled, but earned a point against Racing, celebrated Corinthians' defeat, and advanced.
They finished with the same eight points, but go to the playoffs for having a better goal difference (two to zero).
On Sunday (the 1st), Timão will host Vitória at Neo Química Arena.
This match is for the 11th round of the Brasileirão—the last before the break for the World Cup.
📸 EITAN ABRAMOVICH - AFP or licensors