Internacional secured their spot in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals this Thursday (6). Despite a 2-1 defeat to Corinthians, the Rio Grande do Sul club advanced in the tournament.
Corinthians’ journey in pursuit of their second Copa do Brasil title came to an end this Thursday (6). Despite their effort and a 2-1 victory in front of their home crowd at the Neo Química Arena, the São Paulo team couldn’t overcome the advantage built by Internacional in the first leg. With a 3-2 aggregate score, ‘o Colorado’ (the Red) punched their ticket to the next stage of the national competition.
‘Alvinegro’ Pressure and Technological Validation
From the opening whistle, Fernando Diniz’s squad sought to control the game, relying on aerial plays to break through the opponent’s defensive block. The effort paid off in the 42nd minute of the first half: following a free kick from midfielder Garro and a deflection by Gustavo Henrique, the defender capitalized on the rebound from goalkeeper Matheus Cunha to open the scoring. The play underwent a lengthy VAR review, which confirmed the goal’s legality, ruling that Gabriel Paulista did not directly influence the offside situation.
‘O Colorado’s’ Well-Placed Strike
Upon returning from halftime, Internacional demonstrated composure and resilience. In the 13th minute, in a play well-orchestrated by Alan Patrick, defender Bernabei received the ball with space and finished precisely, hitting the crossbar before the ball went in, which required Corinthians to score twice to advance. Although Pedro Raul put the home team back in the lead in the 24th minute, the offensive push was not enough to change the outcome of the match.
“Despite the late pressure and Matheuzinho’s shot hitting the post in the 40th minute, the 2-1 score held until the final whistle.”
Defined Paths in the Copa do Brasil
The early elimination has immediate repercussions for Corinthians’ season planning, as they will now need to focus their attention on other upcoming commitments. On the other hand, Internacional celebrates their qualification and now turns its attention to the CBF draw. The event, which will determine the quarterfinal matchups, will be held next Tuesday (11), at 11 a.m., in Rio de Janeiro, when ‘o Colorado’ will learn its next challenge in the fight for the title.
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