🎥 Corinthians leave fans on edge but win in Uruguay and stay in the fight
It was win or win to go to the final round of Group C of the Copa Sudamericana with real chances of qualifying at least for the playoffs.
This was the reality for Corinthians at the mythical Centenario on the night of Thursday (15).
The performance left much to be desired in Uruguay.
But Timão defeated the scoreless Racing Montevideo by 1 x 0.
Thanks to a toe-poke finish.
Check out the match highlights soon.Where's the good football?
Timão's ball possession exceeded 70%.
However, the choice of an alternative team without a natural midfielder (or two sharp wingers) made the ball work bureaucratic.
Corinthians relied on flashes from their full-backs or the duo Romero and Talles Magno.
The result was just one shot on target before halftime. Meanwhile, Racing justified their campaign: they were far from being aggressive.
Changes and RELIEF
Dorival decided to bet on Carillo, Coronado, and Yuri Alberto right at the start of the second half.
Which was necessary given the scenario.
The insistence was great - although not linked with quality.
But the deserved goal for the team that was trying came.
And thanks to Bidu, who toe-poked it in (74')
Racing tried hard to earn their first point. But without creating real goal opportunities.
Dorival renewed the energy with new substitutions and Corinthians remains alive.
📊 Standings and schedule 📅
Corinthians reached eight points, leaving América de Cali with seven. Huracán (11) leads.
The final round will be held on the 27th. It will feature Huracán vs Corinthians and América de Cali vs Racing.
The Argentine team has a significant advantage in goal difference: eight against one for Timão.
In other words: only a black-and-white thrashing by at least four goals will put Dorival's team in 1st place.
Winning - no matter by how much - will be crucial for the playoffs, as América is expected to defeat Racing.
See the standings of all groups here.
Timão will play again on Sunday (18), when they host Santos at Vila.
Match for the ninth round of the Brasileirão.
Then, on Wednesday (21), they will face Novorizontino.
Return match for the third phase of the Copa do Brasil - they won 1 x 0 in the first leg.
📸 EITAN ABRAMOVICH - AFP or licensors
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