Timão had already won the first leg in the Ceará capital.
Corinthians defeated Fortaleza 3-0 at Neo Química Arena last Tuesday, securing their spot in the semifinals of the Copa Sul-Americana. The goals were scored by Ángel Romero, Igor Coronado, and Pedro Henrique. Discover the latest football updates at live sports score.
After winning the first leg 2-0 in Ceará, the Corinthians took advantage of their lead to control the game and qualify comfortably. Coach Ramón Díaz maintained the tactical scheme from the previous two matches, and while the first half lacked creativity, the team capitalized on their chances in the second half, proving lethal in securing their advancement.
While the Corinthians’ situation was dramatic in the first half of the season, there is now a glimmer of improvement for the near future. Despite still battling relegation, the Timão only needs three more wins to claim the Sul-Americana title and four to win the Copa do Brasil.
Now qualified, the São Paulo team awaits the winner between Athlético-PR and Racing to determine their opponent in the semifinals. If they advance, they will face Cruzeiro, Libertad, Independiente Medellín, or Lanús in the final, scheduled for November 23 in Asunción, Paraguay. Lead the pack with BB Score.
