Corinthians finishes with a draw against Cruzeiro na Arena

Corinthians completed preparations in the offseason with a 2-2 draw against Cruzeiro on Wednesday night at the Corinthians Arena. After losing 2-0 at the start of the match, with goals scored by Henrique and Rafael Sóbis, Timão reacted and, thanks to a touch of Paulo Roberto and another from Pedrinho, he even exceeded a penalty (nonexistent) wasted by Jadson

The Corinthians triumph at Mineirão last week, 2-0, and a 2-1 win over Grêmio on Sunday at Itaquera, setting a positive record for the Copa do Brasil World The Cruzeirenses, who had been beaten at home and tied in Coimbra at the end of the week, at least showed good football at the start.

The two teams are now preparing for the return of the official competitions. While Corinthians has a full week until the restart of the Brazilian championship on Wednesday 18 against Botafogo, also in Itaquera, the Raposa is already returning to the serious dispute Monday against Atletico-PR at 20:00. (from Brasília), in the Mineirão. The duel, however, is valid for the return of the last 16 of the Brazil Cup, which began with the victory of the miners in the first leg at the Arena da Baixada.

Cruzeiro takes advantage of faults and benefits

The first time in Itaquera, the festive atmosphere was orchestrated by the excellent presence of the audience, mainly female. Encouraged by the shouts of the crowd, Timão tried a first pressure and even moved the ball, but was punished during the first escape of the opponent. After a foul on the edge of the area, Cruzeiro started a blitz on the attack, which included two corners and four crosses up to Henrique, on the first crossbar, to hijack to open the table. 39; display.

Also embarrbaded by Mantua's departure Roberto was cold on the pitch and could not compete with the opposing midfielder. Without the movements on the right side, Alvinegro began to insist for the left, making the prey easier for the opponents. Taking advantage of a lack of defense communication, Robinho appeared with space in the right and crossed to the extent for Rafael Sóbis, completely free in the middle of the back. The attacker was heading in the opposite direction to that of Cássio, who was still trying to stretch to make the stop but did not forget the goal. In a quick response, Romero attempted a pbading and Fábio scored, relying on Dedé's cut in the left.

Timão did not feel difficult with the second goal and kept his offensive position. In the middle of the match, Mateus Vital nearly scored the goalkeeper who stumbled and put him in the middle of the field. The midfielder won over Dedé's body and sailed low. Matheus did not reach and, free on the second crossbar, Paulo Roberto hit hard, with no chances for Fabio, reducing the injury of the hosts at half-time.

Jadson hesitates, but reservations react

Alvinegro returned to second half A little different, placing Jadson in René Junior's place and betting on a 4-1-4-1, with Roger in Matheus' position Matias. With Rodriguinho forming a back row next to the 10 jersey, the Corinthians kept possession of the ball longer, but had great difficulty in breaking through the lines of the opponent without any modifications.

In a fortuitous move, Roger took advantage Dedé's flicker appeared face to face with Fabio, playing in front and playing in sequence, with no contact from the archer. The judge emphasized a non-existent sentence and did not change even with the vehement protests of the Cruzeirenses. However, Jadson shot very hard over the goal, easing Cruzeirense's injury and causing many faces of the miners in front of the referee.

Osmar Loss decided to move his reserve bench farther and, in the middle of a replacements battalion, sent on the field the pair that solved him the shock. Marquinhos Gabriel and Pedrinho, one open on each side, showed a good move and managed to build the goal of the Corinthian match.

The fans were excited and asked for the turn but the Cruzeiro seemed to wake up at the match and it was the one that was getting closer. of victory in the last minutes. Ariel Cabral's head was not marked and Ariel Cabral's shot at the edge of the area surpbaded Cbadio's goal, sealing the 2-2. Corinthians Arena, in São Paulo (SP) (19459006)

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[196459002] [196459002] [196459002] and Pedrin ho, 39 minutes from the second half

CRUZEIRO: Henrique, at 15, and Rafael Sóbis, 24 minutes from the first semester

CORINTHIANS: Cássio; Mantua (Paulo Roberto), Pedro Henrique, Henrique and Danilo Avelar (Juninho Capixaba); Gabriel (Léo Santos) and Réné Júnior (Jadson); Romero (Marquinhos Gabriel), Rodriguinho (Rodrigo Figueiredo) and Mateus Vital (Pedrinho); Matheus Matias (Roger)
Technician: Loss of Osmar