Ex-factor: Yuri Alberto fires Timão to victory over Santos in BR 25

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18-05-2025

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Striker Yuri Alberto was the star of the aurinegro derby, valid for the ninth round of the 2025 Brazilian Championship, this Sunday (18).
In the Neo Química Arena, in front of an audience of 47,000 people, the striker scored the winning goal.
And that guaranteed the three points for Corinthians over Santos, in the 1-0.
It's worth mentioning that the expected duel did not feature the participation of stars Memphis Depay and Neymar.
The Dutchman is still treating a sprain in his right ankle; while the Brazilian has not played for almost a month, due to an injury to the left thigh's semimembranous muscle.
The first 45 minutes of the alvinegro derby did not present us with many emotions...
Peixe, for example, had two good chances to open the scoring.
The first, with defender Zé Ivaldo, at 20', in a lost header ALONE in the small area.
The second, with Barreal, at 32', in a cross made by Rollheiser.
On the hosts' side, Timão brought danger in a dangerous foul taken by Igor Coronado, at 39'.
It didn't go in, because goalkeeper Brazão was able to deflect it to the corner.
Justifying the excellent personal phase he's going through at the moment.
Despite the chances, one scene in particular stole the spotlight in the first half.
Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto ended up ripping his shorts in a curious move.
And see for yourself where the shorts ripped exactly...
Take the kids out of the room? Of course, the internet crowd wouldn't let this one pass...
The great moments of the second half, without a doubt, were starred by Yuri Alberto, revealed in the base of Santos.
At 21 minutes, the number 9 completed a cross from Martínez with a firm header in the right corner of Brazão, to open the scoring.
The goalkeeper even tried to avoid the goal - which was confirmed by VAR, after consultation.
At 40', the same Yuri increased in a little kick, but VAR intervened again.
And this time, referee Claus annulled, due to a foul at the beginning of the play.
Do you think it was really a foul? Leave your opinion in the comments!
As mentioned above, Neymar was not fit to wear the Peixe shirt this weekend.
However, the number 10 already has a return date scheduled.
It is likely that the midfielder will be on the field against CRB, in a mid-week match, valid for the Copa do Brasil.
With the result, Corinthians reaches 13 points in the table, moving up to seventh place in the table.
DEU TIMíO! ⚫️⚪️Com lei do ex e gol de Yuri Alberto, o Corinthians venceu o clássico contra o Santos na Neo Química Arena e empurrou o rival mais ainda na tabela. O Peixe é o penúltimo colocado, à frente apenas do lanterna Sport.📷 Marcos Ribolli pic.twitter.com/atBN90vMdJ
— ge (@geglobo) May 18, 2025
Santos, on the other hand, remains stuck on five, bitter about the vice-lantern of the Brazilian Championship.
Timão takes the field again mid-week against Grêmio Horizontino, for the return match of the Copa do Brasil.
Just like Peixe, who visits CRB.
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