In the Allianz Parque, Corinthians defeated Palmeiras 2-0 on Wednesday (6), in the return game of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.
In the aggregate, Timão qualified for the quarterfinals with a score of 3-0 over their biggest rival.
Even in the opponent’s home, Corinthians entered with “a knife between their teeth”.
Possibly, due to the support of the Fiel Torcida, who, before the classic, went to the CT Joaquim Grava to watch the team bus leave for the stadium. The players, in fact, got off to thank the fans.
After VAR review, referee Anderson Daronco gave a red card to the Argentine midfielder, leaving Verdão with one less player on the field.
Finally, after at least three good chances, Timão opened the scoring when Matheus Bidu appeared as a center-forward under the crossbar to push the ball into the goal.
Naturally, a Derby would already be tense. With a spot in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals at stake, the emotions were running high.
One of Abel Ferreira’s assistants was even expelled after the alvinegro goal and left firing against the refereeing.
After the interval, Corinthians – much more tranquil on the field – extended their lead with Gustavo Henrique, completing Garro’s cross from the second post with a header.
With a 3-0 aggregate score, the rest of the final stage was just more confusion between the players, which even led to the expulsion of Abel Ferreira’s second assistant.
In the additional time, Emiliano Martínez still stepped on Ángel Romero, who was on the ground, and was also expelled.
Yuri Alberto got injured and, as he was taking too long to leave the field, Palmeiras’ defender Micael went to “help” the opponent.
With the elimination, Palmeiras’ fans didn’t spare anyone.
The fans even cursed the coach Abel Ferreira – one of the most successful coaches in the club’s history.
The revolt of the palmeirenses, in addition to the elimination itself, also has to do with the loss of the Paulista title to their biggest rival.
Corinthians now waits for the CBF draw to know their opponent in the quarterfinals.
Palmeiras returns to the field on Sunday (10), again at the Allianz Parque, when they host Ceará, in the last round of the Brasileirão.
Timão visits Juventude, at the Alfredo Jaconi, on Monday (11).
Featured photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras
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