With reserves and youngsters, Corinthians beats Liverpool in Libertadores

This Wednesday, the 28th, Corinthians received Liverpool, from Uruguay, at the Neo Química Arena, for the last round of the Libertadores group stage. Already eliminated from the continental competition, Vanderlei Luxemburgo’s team was fighting with the Uruguayans for a place in the Copa Sudamericana and relied on the talent of their youngsters to secure the three points and take third place in the group.

With a team practically 100% reserved and full of young players, Corinthians entered the field only to meet the table in the last round. However, to the surprise of many, they managed to impose themselves within their domains and, even without the support of all the fans, who attended the Arena in smaller numbers, played well and opened the scoring in the first half.

In the 31st minute of the ball rolling, after a ball stealing in the attacking field, Wesley received it from the left, took it to the middle, managed to confuse the scorer and, returned to the left-hander, to cross-beat. The kick exploded on the crossbar and was left for Matheus Araújo to complete the back of the net. 1 to 0!

After the goal, Timão’s organizers, who were taking a “vow of silence” in protest against the Alvinegra board, started to push the team, as usual. In the final stretch of the first stage, Liverpool improved and threatened Carlos Miguel’s goal at 43 minutes, but did not manage to draw and Corinthians took the advantage into the break.

On the return of the second half, Giuliano needed just three minutes to expand for the home team. Adson kicked and the midfielder took advantage of the surplus to send it to the net. However, VAR analyzed and saw the irregular position of the number 20, nullifying the second goal of the team.

At 18, Adson took the mark on the right and crossed, with almost no angle. The ball exploded on the crossbar and Felipe Augusto, on one knee, was left to increase for Timão. The game continued frantic and at 25 minutes VAR called and the referee scored a penalty for Liverpool, which was beaten by Bentancourt, but the giant goalkeeper Carlos Miguel managed to save.

Finally, at 35 minutes, Gabriel Moscardo won the ball in the middle and played for the young striker Pedro. The 27 shirt took off over the marking and crossed low. The ball deflected on the marking and left clean for Adson to score the third and ensure the joy of the crowd once again. 3 to 0 on the scoreboard and Corinthians in the South American!