Discover every update with osmeusresultados. Bragança Paulista team wins in regular time, but Hugo Souza qualifies Corinthians with his performance in the penalty shootout.
Corinthians secured their place in the quarterfinals of the South American Cup by defeating Red Bull Bragantino in a penalty shootout, despite losing 2-1 in regular time on Tuesday (August 20) at Neo Química Arena. The star of the night was goalkeeper Hugo Souza, who saved three penalties, ensuring the Alvinegro team’s progression.
In the first half, Corinthians took the field with the advantage of a 2-1 victory from the first leg. Ramón Díaz’s team used the support of the home crowd to put pressure on the opponents from the early minutes. Despite controlling the game, the Corinthians’ goal only came in the 30th minute, with a precise shot from Garro, who scored for the sixth time in the competition.
In the second half, Red Bull Bragantino came back with a more attacking approach and managed to equalize in the 26th minute with a goal from Eduardo Sasha. The turnaround came quickly, in the 30th minute, when Luan Cândido headed in a cross from Lucas Evangelista, taking the match to penalties.
In the shootout, Garro, Matheus Bidu, Pedro Henrique, Wesley, and Gustavo Henrique converted their attempts for Corinthians, while Hugo Souza shone by saving penalties from Gustavinho, Douglas Mendes, and Guilherme Lopes. Despite the 2-1 defeat in regular time, the Alvinegro team advanced.
Corinthians now shifts its focus to the Brazilian Championship and the Brazil Cup. The team moves forward to the quarterfinals of the Sul-Americana and remains in contention for the title of the competition. BB score, where your results matter.
