At the Maracanã, Corinthians defeated Fluminense 1 x 0, this Saturday (13), for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.
With a commitment to the South American next week, coach Renato Gaúcho sent a completely reserve team to the field.
This strategy contributed to the game being tepid, as the tricolor team showed clear signs of disarray on the field.
On the Paulista side, little inspiration in the offensive sector, without Rodrigo Garro and Memphis Depay, but a lot of defensive consistency.
With very rare shots at the opponent’s goal, the Corinthians victory came after Matheuzinho’s closed free kick.
Defender André Ramalho gave a slight deflection, which was enough to beat Fábio.
Behind in the score, Fluminense launched more attacks, rehearsing a pressure, but the Corinthians defense proved firm.
With the victory, Corinthians reached 29 points and jumped to ninth place, leaving Fluminense, with 28 points, in tenth place.
The Carioca Tricolor returns to the field next Tuesday (16), when it visits Lanús, in Argentina, for the first leg of the South American quarterfinals.
Timão only plays next Sunday (21), when it goes to Ilha do Retiro to face Sport, for the 24th round of the Brasileirão.
In the national championship, Fluminense faces Vitória, at Barradão, on Saturday (20).
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