The football showcased in Curitiba may not have been top-notch, but Corinthians ended Athletico’s undefeated streak in the Brasileirão-2026.
In a match postponed from the competition’s second round, Timão secured a 1-0 victory over CAP on Thursday night (19).
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The game took place at Arena da Baixada.
In their last ten matchups across all competitions, Corinthians have tallied seven wins, two draws, and one loss against Furacão.
First Half Drama
The first significant opportunity arose when Bidu fouled Viveros in the box, resulting in a penalty.
Despite some uncertainty over who would take the kick, Julimar ended up missing the target, sending the ball wide.
Corinthians proved to be more decisive at the 21-minute mark, as Garro finally broke his scoring drought, marking his first goal since the teams last met in September of the previous year.
Furacão attempted to respond before halftime but failed to find the net.
Second Half Efforts
Odair opted for a more aggressive approach, substituting Chiquetti for Portilla.
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This change revitalized Furacão’s performance after the break, as they started strong.
Despite their efforts, they struggled to create clear opportunities.
Corinthians found openings for counterattacks but could also not capitalize effectively.
They managed to win with their only accurate shot on goal, while Furacão learned the hard way about the importance of precision, having only two quality chances throughout the second half.
📊 Standings and Upcoming Matches 📅
Athletico now sits with six points, positioned in seventh place.
Corinthians, having notched the same points, has climbed to sixth.
Both teams are set to compete again in the Brasileirão next Wednesday (25).
CAP will visit Red Bull Bragantino at CÃcero de Souza Marques.
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Meanwhile, Timão will face Cruzeiro at Mineirão.
Before that, both teams have crucial State Championship fixtures scheduled for Sunday (22).
Furacão will take on Londrina at the Arena, following a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Paranaense semifinals.
On the other hand, Alvinegro will visit Portuguesa in the quarterfinals of the Paulistão.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.