Gui Negão strikes again, Corinthians beat Athletico and take the advantage

Corinthians is at an advantage to reach the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil-2025.

Playing at Ligga Arena in a tense match, Timão defeated Athletico 1-0 on the night of this Wednesday (27).

Gui Negão, once again decisive, scored the game's goal in front of 40,236 attendees.

Lacked + football in the 1st half

Corinthians started off superior. They had more possession (around 70%) and controlled the actions.

As the minutes passed, Athletico improved their performance. 

They posed real danger with Zapelli taking a free kick - which called for a save from the called-up Hugo Souza.

Dorival's team relied heavily on Garro.

Maycon and Charles, for example, practically did not contribute to the transition and creation. 

Attempts and a lot of emotion

Dorival bet on three defenders for the second half. In addition to ensuring more creative power with Vitinho.

The result was almost immediate. Vitinho participated and Matheuzinho assisted Gui Negão, who just completed (13').

He reached the mark of three consecutive matches leaving his mark.

The sequence had Odair working with three substitutions. 

The result almost came. But there was a handball by Viveros before Dudu Kogitzki's attempt - which led to the goal being disallowed.

NÃO VALEU!

VAR chama e Wilton Pereira Sampaio anula gol do Athletico-PR por toque de mão. Corinthians vai vencendo por 1 a 0.#futebol#athleticopr#corinthians#copadobrasilpic.twitter.com/N2DwoVN4bd

— ge (@geglobo) August 28, 2025

The final stretch had CAP fighting against the deficit.

The equalizer only didn't come in stoppage time thanks to Hugo Souza, who made a great save on Patrick's attempt. 

The final minute even saw an invasion by a CAP fan.

Corinthians did not concede a goal in the competition and ended Furacão's 100% home record. 

And now❓

The return match will only take place after the FIFA Date.

It will be on September 10, a Wednesday, at Neo Química Arena.

Corinthians will have the advantage of a draw in front of the Fiel.

Athletico will need to win by two goals to advance in regular time. 

And they will have Grêmio Novorizontino as their next opponent.

Match on Saturday (30), again in Curitiba, but for the 24th round of Série B.

Meanwhile, Timão will face Palmeiras in the derby on Sunday (31).

Match of the 22nd round of the Brasileirão that will be in Itaquera.

Featured photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians (Archive) 

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