Corinthians leaves behind, but draws with Portuguesa-RJ in the Copa do Brasil

In the first leg of the third phase, Corinthians did not have an easy life against the traditional opponent and had to make an effort not to be surprised

On Wednesday night, the 20th, the Corinthians stepped on the lawn to play the first leg of the third round of the Copa do Brasil. Working away from home, the team faced the Portuguese-RJ and he didn’t have an easy life during the 90 minutes. After leaving behind the score, Timão sought a draw by 1 to 1 and will solve the vacancy in the return duel.

At the beginning of the first half, Lusa from Rio soon did well. In the opening attack of the match, cafu stole the ball on the edge of the area and finished on a whim to open the scoring. 1 to 0. In the immediate response, Corinthians almost tied with jo. At eight minutes, Gustavo Mosquito asked for a penalty, but saw the referee ignore the bid. It is worth remembering that we do not have VAR at this stage.

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With the advantage in the marker, Portuguesa-RJ started to defend itself and had to hold the rhythm. At 19, Gustavo Mosquito submitted and stopped in the good defense of George. Already at 21, the striker tried again, but was unsuccessful. In answer, claudinho almost increased the advantage of the Cariocas. Despite the scare, Timão did well and drew with Jô, at 42. 1 to 1. Half-time!

In the second stage, Corinthians returned determined to seek a turnaround and was almost unsuccessful. At nine minutes, the young Giovanni had a good chance, but it was almost. In the immediate response of the Cariocas, Jhonnatan made a good move after scoring with his partner and finished with a lot of danger to the rival goal.

Corinthians failed to win the match (Credit: Transmissão TV Globo – 04/20/2022)

Undaunted by any rival move, Portuguesa-RJ continued to take risks in the attack field. At 27, Leandro Amaro had a good chance, but saw the referee point out an offside in the play. At 32, Wesley replied to Timão, but was unsuccessful and sent it over the carioca goal. 1 to 1. End of story!


Source: sportbuzz

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