This Thursday, 24, the Racing x Corinthians match ended in a 2-2 draw at the Neo Química Stadium in Itaquera during the Copa América.
Where to watch Corinthians x Racing Club de Montevideo?
Next week, the two teams will face each other again on the 29th, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Cilindro de Avellaneda, and the match will be broadcast on Disney+.
An Exciting First Half
The visitors opened the scoring just five minutes in. After a long clearance, Cacá attempted to cut it off, but the ball went backwards to Rojas, who, at the edge of the box, executed a beautiful lob over Hugo Souza.
Corinthians quickly equalized. At 11 minutes, Memphis Depay made a spectacular play, leaving three defenders behind and assisting Yuri Alberto. The number 9 executed a delicate chip to make it 1-1 in Itaquera.
At 25 minutes, José Martinez had to leave the field due to an injury. Ramón Diaz brought in Ángel Romero, bolstering Corinthians' attack. However, a torrential rain began to fall in the eastern part of São Paulo, disrupting the flow of the game.
But Yuri Alberto seized the opportunity. At 33 minutes, the number 9 received the ball from Garro on the left flank, cut inside, and unleashed a rocket, with the ball flying like a projectile, turning the game around and putting Corinthians ahead at halftime.
A Tough Second Half
In the second half, the pace dropped significantly, and Racing managed to take advantage of it. At 10 minutes, Martirena pulled off a dazzling dribble on Garro, went past Charles with an elegant feint, combined with Almendra, and shot into the corner, with the ball nestling in the back of the net, scoring a stunning goal to equalize at 2-2.
With the rain continuing and the pitch heavy, both teams faced significant difficulties playing in the second half, creating almost no opportunities.
At 43 minutes, Corinthians had an incredible chance. Coronado made a precise cross into the area, Yuri Alberto set the ball up for the middle, and Romero, in the six-yard box and with the goal wide open, sent the ball over the bar, missing what seemed like a certain opportunity. The frustration was evident on the players' faces as the crowd let out a collective sigh.
Upcoming Matches for Corinthians:
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Cuiabá (A) - 10/28, 7 PM (Brasília time) - Brazilian Championship
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Racing (A) - 10/31, 9:30 PM (Brasília time) - CONMEBOL Sudamericana - broadcast on Disney+
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Palmeiras (C) - 11/04, 8 PM (Brasília time) - Brazilian Championship
Upcoming Matches for Racing:
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Banfield (A) - 10/27, 5:15 PM (Brasília time) - Argentine Championship
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Corinthians (C) - 10/31, 9:30 PM (Brasília time) - CONMEBOL Sudamericana - broadcast on Disney+
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Instituto (C) - 11/03, 5:30 PM (Brasília time) - Argentine Championship
