Before the Paraguayan idol decided the game, with assistance from the Dutchman, the great moment of the match was the entrance of Rodrigo Garro, who had not yet played this year because of a knee injury
Just under a year after not moving to Paulistan’s knockout and almost out of the Brazilian Cup because of this, he wrote another story in the current edition of the state and got the classification on Wednesdays with four rounds in advance. The vacancy was confirmed with goals from and in the second half and 2-0 win over São Bernardo this Sunday, in Neo Chemistry Arena, in a game of the eighth round, in which the alvinegro team entered the field with an alternative team. Before the Paraguayan idol decided the game, assisted by Memphis Depay, the great moment of the match was the entrance of Rodrigo Garro, who had not yet played this year because of a knee injury.
With 22 points, in the lead of Group A, the team led by Ramón Díaz can no longer be reached by Botafogo-SP, third in the group, who has seven points and can reach at most of 19. Still dispute, however, the leadership With Mirassol, second placed, with 16. São Bernardo continues with the second best general campaign, owner of 16 points, in the lead of group D.
Corinthians did a first half according to the regularity they have shown indoors, even playing with an alternative team. Going to the goalless break was a fatality for a team that had a good offensive organization, enhanced by the great performance of midfielder José Martínez on the right end. Pedro Raul and Romero’s movements were also important to the dynamics of the alvinegro attack.
From Pedro were the best Corinthian chances: a kick over the goal after divided with the defenders in the area and a finish that stopped in the post. The network was swayed by Romero, but in an impediment position. On the other hand, São Bernardo was uncomfortable for most of the time. The only time the ABC team arrived in danger, Guilherme Queiróz stopped in defense of the decisive Hugo Souza.
The beginning of the second half was more offensive movement of São Bernardo, who found spaces and brought some scares to the defense alvinegra. Soon, however, the Corinthians had more volume and dangerous with Ryan and Pedro Raul. At eight minutes, the fans vibrated a lot, but was not celebrating a goal but the entrance of Rodrigo Garro instead of Ryan.
The Argentine, who was involved in a traffic accident at the end of the vacation, entered the field for the first time in the year, after recovering from a knee injury. Upon entering the lawn, he saw a mosaic in the stands form an 8, his new shirt number, as 10 will be passed on to Memphis Depay for contractual reasons.
To perform the exchange, Corinthians took a marketing action remembering the weight of 8 in the club’s history, as the number printed the back of names such as Luizinho, Socrates, Basilio, Paulinho and Renato Augusto.
Sunday night still provided another return, that of midfielder Maycon, who had not been playing since May last year, because he underwent surgery due to a knee ligament rupture. He entered the final 15 minutes of the match
Having Garro on the pitch, even with less pace than the other companions, gave more dynamic to the offensive bids of the home team. With the usual passes found by the Argentine among the markers, good chances were created. After Memphis Depay left the bench, some interesting folds were made with the midfielder.
The great partnership of the night, however, was De Depay with Romero. At 48 minutes, the Dutchman received from Maycon and crossed to the Paraguayan to score his 39th goal in Neo Chemistry Arena. At 50, Romero returned and assisted Memphis to make the second goal alvinegro.
Technical file
Corinthians 2 x 0 São Bernardo
Corinthians – Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Félix Torres, João Pedro Tchoca and Matheus Bidu (Hugo); Raniele, Ryan (Rodrigo Garro) and Igor Coronado (Maycon); José Martínez (Carrillo), Pedro Raul (Memphis Depay) and Romero. Technician: Ramón Díaz.
São Bernardo – Alex Alves; Augusto, Matheus Salustiano and Helder; Hugo Sanches, Romisson (Emerson Santos), Lucas Lima (Kady) and Pará; Leo Jabá (Lucas Tocantins), Fabrício Daniel (Lucas Rian) and Guilherme Queiroz (Rodolfo). Coach: Ricardo Catalã.
Goals – Romero, at 48, and Memphis, 50 minutes into the second half.
Referee – Luiz Flávio de Oliveira.
Yellow Cards – Ryan (Corinthians) and Hélder (São Bernardo).
Income – R $ 2,683,198.00.
Public – 42,352 people.
Location – Neo Chemistry Arena, in São Paulo (SP).
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Fernando Dias
