On penalties, Hugo Souza shines and Corinthians eliminate Bragantino in the South American

After losing in regulation time, Corinthians needed to rely on their goalkeeper in the penalty shootout to survive in the continental tournament

This Tuesday (20), Corinthians eliminated Red Bull Bragantino in the Copa Sudamericana, at the Neo Química Arena. After losing in regulation time by 2-1, they prevailed on penalties by 5-4. A highlight for goalkeeper Hugo Souza, who saved three penalties.

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In the quarterfinals of the 2024 Copa Sudamericana, Corinthians will face the winner of the clash between Rosario Central and Fortaleza.

First half with goals and superiority of Corinthians

The first 45 minutes belonged to Corinthians. Despite the lead in the first duel, Ramón Díaz’s team took control. With speed and shots from all sides, Timão gave goalkeeper Fabricio a hard time. After insisting a lot, the ball went in. Garro took a risk, the ball deflected by the defender ended up in the net, 1-0.

The goal did not take away Corinthians’ momentum. On the right track, the hosts found themselves in danger under the shots of Igor Coronado, who ended up in the net, but outside, and André Ramalho, who defended well from the rival archer. Meanwhile, Red Bull Bragantino had difficulties and did not pose any danger to Hugo Souza.

Second half of Bragantino

The game scenario changed drastically in the final phase. Needing to find a comeback, Massa Bruta launched the attack and began to surround Timão’s penalty area. Cornered, Ramón Díaz’s team simply kicked the ball and attracted the opponent. Hugo Souza had difficulties and made good saves.

The reaction began at 26 minutes. First, Eduardo Sasha hit hard and saw the ball die in the net. Four minutes later, the corner found Luan Cândido, who deflected and turned the result, 2-1. In the final minutes, Corinthians launched an attack and had a chance with André Ramalho. The defender hit the ball for the first time in the penalty area and Fabricio saved it with his fingertips.

Sanctions controversy

In the end, an exciting dispute. Hugo Souza took three penalties, two of which were decisive to avoid elimination and Corinthians beat Red Bull Bragantino 5-4.

CORINTHIANS (5) 1 X 2 (4) RED BULL BRAGANTINO

Copa Sudamericana-2024 – Round of 16 (second leg)

Date and time: 08/20/2024, at 9:30 PM (Brasilia time)

Position: Neo Química Arena, Sao Paulo (SP)

Public: 42,118 (paying)

Income: R$ 2.515.840,00

Goals: Garro, 23’/1st Q (1-0); Eduardo Sasha, 26’/2nd T (1-1); Luan Cândido, 30’/2nd Q (1-2)

CORINTHIANS: Hugo Souza; André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Cacá; Fágner (Matheuzinho, 22’/2nd Q), Ryan, Charles (Breno Bidon, 33’/2nd Q), Garro and Matheus Bidu; Igor Coronado (Wesley, 31’/2nd Q) and Geovane (Pedro Henrique, 22’/2nd Q). Coach: Ramón Díaz.

RED BULL BRAGANTINO: Fabricius; Nathan Mendes (Henry Mosquera, break) (Gustavinho, 42’/2nd Q), Douglas Mendes, Eduardo and Luan Cândido; Lucas Evangelista, Jhon Jhon (Guilherme Lopes, 18’/2nd Q) and Lincoln (Jadsom, first half); Thiago Borbas, Vitinho (Andrés Hurtado, 19’/2nd Q) and Sasha. Coach: Pedro Caixinha.

Referee: Andres Rojas (COL)

Assistants: Richard Ortiz (COL) and David Fuentes (COL)

VAR: Maurizio Perez (COL)

Yellow cards: Geovane (COR) Lucas Evangelista, Jadsom (BGT)

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Source: Terra

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