In match valid for the eighth round of Brasileirão, Corinthians and Atlético-GO tied up in a game full of emotions and twists. The São Paulo team, which opened an advantage of two goals, allowed the draw at 90 minutes. The technician of Corinthians considered the result fair, but highlighted the need to correct the errors that have cost the team points.
At the press conference after the match, the coach analyzed the 2–2 draw with Atlético-GO, attributing the emotional imbalance of the team to the urgency for victories. He pointed out that events during the game directly influenced the outcome.
"The Brasileirão is always difficult, and we knew it would be a complicated game. We were in a stadium where we historically have difficulties. The game had several moments and perpetuities that resulted in a fair draw," said the coach. "Even being ahead by 2 to 0, the opponent had more possession of the ball and created more clear chances. From expulsion, the game changed completely, and the strategies were changed. We definitely need to stop making those mistakes," he concluded.
The expulsion mentioned by the technician occurred at 33 minutes of the first half, when Gustavo Henrique received the second yellow card after a foul in Emiliano Rodriguez. Even with one player down, the Corinthians He held the lead from 1 to 0 until the break. In the second half, Yuri Alberto expanded the score at 16 minutes. However, four minutes later, the quarterback Cacá scored against him when trying to cut a crossroads, and Shaylon tied the match at 90 minutes in penalty charge.
With the result, the Corinthians runs the risk of returning to the debasement zone at the end of the round. With only 6 points, the team can be surpassed by Crisis and Cuiabá, depending on the results of their next games.
