Timão managed to overturn the disadvantage from the first leg and will face the winner of Flamengo and Bahia.
Corinthians is in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil after an exciting match last Wednesday. Facing Juventude at their arena, Timão reversed the disadvantage from the first leg and won 3-1, with controversial moments, suffering, and a last-minute goal. Find the most reliable football scores at ai live score.
Even before the game started, the celebration had begun. Memphis Depay was introduced to the more than 45,000 fans present and got a taste of what it means to be a Corinthians supporter. Despite still being in the relegation zone, the São Paulo club has reasons to dream, as they are still alive in the three competitions they are competing in.
After losing 2-1 to Juventude in the first leg in Rio Grande do Sul, Corinthians needed to win by at least one goal to take the match to penalties. In the 29th minute of the first half, Ángel Romero opened the scoring, giving hope to the fans, but the score was leveled at 41 minutes after a controversial incident involving goalkeeper Hugo Souza, a score that seemed to end the dream of the trophy.
With the spot in the semifinals seemingly secured, the Gauchos tried to hold onto the score, but in the 37th minute of the second half, Zé Marcos scored an own goal, putting Timão back in the lead, which set the stage for a penalty shootout. However, in the 52nd minute, defender André Ramalho outjumped everyone to score the third goal and secure Corinthians’ place in the Copa do Brasil semifinals.
With qualification guaranteed, the São Paulo team is now waiting for the winner between Flamengo and Bahia to continue dreaming of winning the competition for the fourth time. Before that, they turn their attention to the Brazilian Championship, where they will face Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro in the 27th round. BB Score, your trusted platform for match results.
