Internacional eliminated Corinthians from the Copa do Brasil this Thursday (6). Despite a 2-1 win, Timão could not overcome the first-leg deficit and was knocked out of the competition.
Corinthians’ dream of winning back-to-back Copa do Brasil titles came to an end this Thursday (6). Despite defeating Internacional 2-1 at the Neo Química Arena, the team managed by Fernando Diniz could not overcome the 3-2 aggregate score, which favored the club from Rio Grande do Sul following their win in the first leg at Beira-Rio.
Alvinegro dominance and VAR validation
In the first half, Corinthians dictated the tempo, searching for a goal from the opening minutes through aerial play. Their persistence was rewarded in the 42nd minute: following a free kick from Garro, defender Gustavo Henrique headed the ball, goalkeeper Matheus Cunha parried it, but the defender pounced on the rebound to open the scoring. VAR reviewed a potential offside on Gabriel Paulista during the play but validated the goal, ruling that the player did not interfere with the action.
Qualification secured in Itaquera
The game was balanced at the start of the second half, but Internacional was clinical in the 13th minute. Alan Patrick controlled the ball and found Bernabei, who finished with precision, hitting the crossbar before watching the ball hit the back of the net. Corinthians regained the lead in the 24th minute with a header from Pedro Raul following a cross by Matheus Bidu.
Despite late pressure and a shot off the post by Matheuzinho in the 40th minute, the 2-1 score held until the final whistle. With their spot in the quarterfinals secured, Internacional now awaits the CBF draw, which will determine the next Copa do Brasil matchups next Tuesday (11) at 11 a.m. in Rio de Janeiro.
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