Gustavo Henrique’s great header puts Timão ahead of Ceará in the Brasileirão Por Carolina Costa
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Corinthians opens the scoring against Ceará 1-0 in the 22nd minute of the first half at the Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo, this Sunday. Left defender Gustavo Henrique scored the goal in the 20th minute, rising high from a corner kick and heading firmly into the corner. The match for the 33rd round of the Brazilian Championship remains in progress, with Timão controlling the actions.
The game started with exchanges of passes in the defensive field by Corinthians. Ceará advanced on the right, but the defense blocked it. In the 3rd minute, Yuri Alberto received the ball on a counterattack, cut to the middle and slipped while shooting.
Balanced starting actions
Corinthians tried triangulation with Yuri Alberto, Garro and Memphis in the 2nd minute. Possession was lost to Ceará’s defense. The visiting team responded in the 5th minute, when Dieguinho dribbled twice and fell in the area, generating complaints.
Lucas Mugni received a free kick in the 5th minute and passed strongly to Galeano. Garro took a risk with a heel in the 7th minute, without precision. Bidon led and crossed high in the 8th minute.
- Dangerous foul for Corinthians in the 9th minute, after a dribble by Garro.
- Free kick cleared by the Ceará defense in the 10th minute.
- Pedro Henrique brought down by Memphis in the 11th minute, foul for Ceará.
Opportunities missed by Timão
Yuri Alberto accelerated from the left in the 13th minute, invaded the area and crossed. The attacker complained about a handball, but the referee awarded a corner. Gustavo Henrique headed powerfully in the 14th minute, demanding a save from Bruno Ferreira.
André Ramalho tried a header in the 15th minute, stopping at the goalkeeper. Foul on the edge of the area for Corinthians in the same minute. Garro took the charge, and the defense intercepted it.
Marcos Victor cleared a deep pass to Yuri Alberto in the 17th minute. Corinthians recovered in attack.
Goal changes the scenario
Maycon was free in the 19th minute after Garro lifted the ball. The midfielder did not finish, resulting in a corner. Gustavo Henrique took advantage of the charge in the 20th minute, beat the mark and scored with a header.
The score indicates 1 to 0. Corinthians maintains pressure in the 22nd minute of the first half. Ceará organizes its defense to contain advances.
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- 00′: Start of the match at Neo Química Arena.
- 03′: Yuri Alberto slips and shoots out.
- 14′: Header by Gustavo Henrique saved by Bruno Ferreira.
- 19′: Maycon free, corner for Corinthians.
- 20′: Goal! Gustavo Henrique heads the ball and opens the scoring.
Team positioning
Corinthians arrives in 10th place with 42 points. The team lost 2-1 to Red Bull Bragantino in the previous round. The goal is to continue at home to reach the G-7.
Ceará occupies 13th place with 39 points. The 1-1 draw with Fortaleza was the last result. The club is looking for 45 points to secure against relegation.
Felipe Fernandes de Lima referees the match. Assistants are Felipe Alan Costa de Oliveira and Douglas Pagung.
Tactics applied
Dorival Júnior mentioned recurring absences. The focus is recovery on the FIFA date. Léo Condé chose to maintain the base to balance away from home.
Corinthians records an average of 5.7 shots. Ceará has 5.9. Average corners are 4.5 and 4.1 respectively.
The first half remains intense. Corinthians doundermines possession in the attack. Ceará resists in defense.
