Corinthians Secures Victory Over Red Bull Bragantino in Brasileirão Match
Corinthians celebrated another win and extended their unbeaten streak in the 2026 Brasileirão by defeating Red Bull Bragantino 2-0 this Sunday (9). The match featured key contributions from goalkeeper Thiago Volpi, while Garro and Pedro Raul found the net for Timão.
The encounter took place at Cícero de Souza Marques, marking the 22nd round of the competition.
Check out the highlights soon.
A Sleepy First Half…
The first half lacked excitement, featuring minimal action from both teams. Corinthians looked to threaten early with a chance from Gabriel Paulista. Red Bull Bragantino also attempted to create opportunities, with a passing sequence culminating in Pitta’s effort that did not trouble goalkeeper Hugo Souza.
What Was That, Volpi? 🤯
In a crucial moment, Juninho Capixaba executed a throw-in, received the return pass, and opted to send it back to Thiago Volpi. However, Volpi misjudged the clearance attempt, gifting Garro an open shot to give SCCP the lead in the 59th minute.
Despite Mancini’s side trying to reply, they could only manage a single shot on goal against Hugo Souza. Conversely, Timão demonstrated greater efficiency in attack, capitalizing on a counterattack. Matheuzinho delivered a precise cross to Pedro Raul, who headed in the second goal in the 87th minute.
📊 Standings and Schedule 📅
Red Bull Bragantino remains on 31 points, currently placed eighth in the standings. Their next challenge comes in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16, where they will host Atlético-MG on Wednesday (12). Following that, they will head to Curitiba to face Athletico on Saturday (15) for the Brasileirão.
Meanwhile, Corinthians moved up to 32 points, securing seventh place. Their upcoming match is on Thursday (13), when they will visit Rosario Central at the Gigante de Arroyito for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16. On Sunday (16), they will return home to play against Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão.
Photo: Ari Ferreira/Red Bull Bragantino
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
Corinthians won again and extended their unbeaten run in the 2026 Brasileirão.
With decisive help from Thiago Volpi, Timão beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-0 this Sunday (9).
Garro and Pedro Raul scored the goals.
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The match was played at Cícero de Souza Marques and was part of the 22nd round of the competition.
Check out the highlights soon.
A sleepy first half…
There was little inspiration from either side in a first half with not much football.
Corinthians only threatened early on through Gabriel Paulista.
And Massa Bruta did so after a passing move that ended with Pitta finishing without causing Hugo Souza too much trouble.
What was that, Volpi? 🤯
Juninho Capixaba took a throw-in, got the ball back, and chose to play it back to Thiago Volpi.
But the Massa Bruta goalkeeper made a terrible mistake when trying to clear it long.
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He completely whiffed it, leaving Garro with an easy chance to put SCCP ahead (59′).
Mancini’s men did try to respond. But they only managed one shot on Hugo Souza’s goal.
And once again, Timão were the more clinical side.
Counterattack, a perfect cross from Matheuzinho, and another header from Pedro Raul for the goal (87′).
📊 Standings and schedule 📅
Massa Bruta remain on 31 points and are now eighth in the table.
The focus now shifts to the Copa Sudamericana round of 16. They will host Atlético-MG on Wednesday (12).
Then on Saturday (15), Massa Bruta will visit Athletico in Curitiba for the Brasileirão.
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Timão moved up to 32 points, taking seventh place.
They will be back in action on Thursday (13), when they visit Rosario Central at the Gigante de Arroyito.
It will be the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.
On Sunday (16), the challenge will be at Itaquera against Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão.
Photo: Ari Ferreira/Red Bull Bragantino
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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