Headline: Corinthians and Rosario Central Battle to Goalless Draw in Copa Libertadores Match
The Gigante de Arroyito hosted a tense and hard-fought clash this Thursday (13). Corinthians can celebrate the 0-0 draw with Rosario Central on Argentine soil. This match marked the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16.
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The opening half was FIERY!
There was plenty of chaos and determination right from the first half in Rosario. Campaz emerged as the most dangerous player early on, creating a significant chance that forced a great save from Hugo Souza. At times, the referee seemed to “lose control,” and VAR complicated a straightforward play.
The hard-fought and tense game continued, with Corinthians demonstrating their capabilities as well when Bidu nearly found the back of the net.
Timão finished with ten men
The Canallas pushed back in the second half with increased urgency to score, putting Diniz’s men under pressure. However, their efforts lacked the precision needed to outsmart Hugo Souza, who had bravely faced allegations of racist abuse. Central’s mounting pressure resulted in Allan being sent off, leaving Corinthians with ten players on the field in the 80th minute. Despite relentless attempts from Di María & Co., they could not secure a goal.
The decision will indeed be made in Itaquera.
What now❓
The second leg will take place next Thursday (20) at Neo Química Arena. In the case of another draw, the match will go to a penalty shootout. The advancing team will face either Universidad Católica or Estudiantes next, following their first leg, which ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
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Timão now shifts its focus back to the Brasileirão, where they currently sit in seventh place. They will host fifth-placed Cruzeiro on Sunday (16) in Itaquera.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
The Gigante de Arroyito hosted a tense and hard-fought clash this Thursday (13).
And Corinthians can even celebrate the 0-0 draw with Rosario Central on Argentine soil.
It was the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16.
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Check out the highlights soon.
The opening half was FIERY!
There was plenty of chaos. And plenty of desire (often too much) right from the first half in Rosario.
Campaz was the most dangerous player from the start.
The former Grêmio forward even forced a great save from Hugo Souza.
The referee “lost control” at certain moments.
Meanwhile, VAR tried to “complicate” a play that was easy to interpret.
The hard-fought (and tense) game went on.
And Corinthians showed they could also take center stage when Bidu nearly scored.
Timão finished with ten men
The Canallas came back for the second half with even greater urgency to score.
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That put Diniz’s men under some pressure.
But they lacked the precision to beat Hugo Souza.
Hugo Souza, who said he had been the target of racist abuse.
Central’s pressure kept growing stronger.
And Allan left Corinthians with ten men on the field in the 80th minute.
Di María & Co. kept pushing. But they were unsuccessful.
The decision will indeed be made in Itaquera.
What now❓
The second leg will be next Thursday (20) at Neo Química Arena.
Another draw will send the tie to a penalty shootout.
Whoever goes through will face Universidad Católica or Estudiantes next. The first leg, played in Argentina, ended 1-1.
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Timão now turns its focus back to the Brasileirão. They are currently in seventh place and will host fifth-placed Cruzeiro on Sunday (16). The match will be in Itaquera.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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