With two more, Corinthians draws with Juventude at home and returns to the Z-4

This Sunday (4), the Corinthians received, in Neo Chemistry ArenaO Youth for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship 2024. Even with two more players for much of the second half, Timão did not make the most of their home advantage and left the field with a taste of defeat, even more so with the results of the round.

Juventude opened the scoring after just three minutes with Alan Ruschelwho took advantage of a low cross from the right and, free in the area, put the visitors ahead. The goal, however, generated controversy, with the referee resorting to VAR. After five minutes of review and even an indication of disallowance on the stadium’s big screen, the goal was confirmed, ensuring the advantage for the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

Juventude almost extended their lead, but were denied by a spectacular save from Hugo Souza in a dangerous finish of Erick Farias. Corinthians, needing a result, responded by putting pressure on their opponents. YoungTimão’s most active player in the first half, hit the post with a shot from outside the area, but was unable to break through Juventude’s defense.

At the end of the first half, the goalkeeper Gabrielof Youthmade a huge mistake when clearing the ball, committed a foul outside the area and was sent off, leaving Juventude with one less player. The pressure from Corinthians increased, especially during the 14 minutes of added time.

In the second half, Corinthians wasted no time and equalized the score after just three minutes. Pedro Henrique headed a cross from Fagnertying for the home team. Juventude, already weakened by the expulsion of Gabriel, had their problems even more complicated after Alan Ruschel received a red card in the 11th minute.

With two more players, Corinthians dominated possession and pressed in search of a comeback. Alex SantanaPedro Henrique and Pedro Raul wasted good chances to score. In injury time, Igor Coronado almost secured Corinthians’ victory with a shot from outside the area that hit the post, leaving the fans in suspense. Check out some facts about the match:

• Ball possession: Corinthians 63% x Juventude 37%
• Finalizations (accurate): Corinthians 35 (14); Juventude 6 (3)
• Fouls committed: Corinthians 16 x 15 Juventude
• Successful passes (%): Corinthians 369 (90.7%); Juventude 137 (82.5%)

With the results of Guild, Fluminense, Victory It is CriciumaTimão returns to 18th position and continues in the agonizing fight against relegation. Ju’s “victorious draw” left the club in 13th, with two games less.

In the next round, Corinthians hosts Red Bull Bragantino at home, while Juventude plays against Botafogoin Caxias do Sul. But before that, the clubs have the second leg matches of the round of 16 of the Brazil’s CupTimão against Grêmio and Ju against Fluminense.