Absurd failure by Hugo Souza! Franco Zapiola’s second goal increases the score in Corinhtians x Platense in the Libertadores

Corinthians faces Platense at Neo Química Arena for Taça Conmebol Libertadores 2026. The current score is 0x2 for the Argentine team, with 2 goals from Franco Zapiola. The game continues in the second half, with Corinthians looking for a reaction against the opponent’s strong pressing.

Gols of Zapiola seals Platense’s advantage

Franco Zapiola opened the scoring 20 minutes into the first half. Platense’s number 10 took advantage of the penalty and took it with style, putting the ball in the back of the net while Hugo Souza could do little. Zapiola scored again 11 minutes into the second half in a move that exposed Corinthians’s defensive fragility. Matheuzinho retreated to Hugo Souza, who touched the Argentine’s feet. Zapiola, with a goalscorer’s flair, covered the Corinthians goalkeeper and scored a goal using refined technique for Arena.

Corinthians presses but finds Platense well organized

The São Paulo team tries to get out of the deficit, but faces a well-positioned Platense defensively. Breno Bidon was fouled after dribbling Zapiola 7 minutes into the second half. Garro took a corner kick in the 9th minute with excessive force and the ball went over the baseline. Kaio César received a pass from Gabriel Paulista and made an individual play in the 9th minute, but was intercepted by Cuesta afterwards. Full-back Matheuzinho and Kaio César crossed the line on the right in the 8th minute, and the cross did not find a Corinthians finisher.

Principais game highlights so far

• 20′ 1T— Franco Zapiola takes a penalty with precision and opens the scoring for Platense
• 31′ 1T— Juan Gauto receives yellow card from Platense
• 11′ 2T— Zapiola scores again after Matheuzinho error and Hugo Souza touch
• 07′ 2T— Breno Bidon suffers foul when penning Zapiola
• 14′ 2T— Garro has plenty at the entrance to the area, but finishes without strength

Slow Ritmo sets Corinthians’s second time

Corinthians maintains possession of the ball (67%), but Platense remains compact and leaves no spaces. Barrios fouled Garro in midfield in the 6th minute and again in the 4th minute of the second half. The Argentine team focuses its efforts on defense, while the São Paulo team seeks creativity to break the opponent’s block. Garro takes a corner with a lack of precision and the ball goes over the baseline in the 9th minute.

Escalações maintains maximum strength on the court

Corinthians selected Hugo Souza in goal, Matheuzinho in defense, Gabriel Paulista in defense, Gustavo Henrique in defense, Matheus Bidu on the left flank and Raniele in the middle. Kaio César on the attacking front, Allan on the defensive midfielder, Breno Bidon in the midfield, Garro in the midfield and Memphis Depay on the offensive. MVXN 12 Gauto in front.

Contexto from the match and group F from Libertadores

The duel is part of Grupo AND Taça Conmebol Libertadores 2026. Corinthians arrives with 11 points in 6 games (3 wins), while Platense also has 10 points in 6 rounds (3 wins). Santa Fe has 8 points and Peñarol has 3 points. The match is essential to maintain a prominent position in the group. Hugo Souza remains in the Corinthians goal after recent performances, while Franco Zapiola appears as the Argentine team’s offensive highlight with 2 goals.

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Real-time game Estatísticas

Corinthians dominates possession with 67%, while Platense takes advantage of offensive efficiency. The São Paulo team completed 414 passes with 86% accuracy, compared to Platense’s 143 passes with 64% accuracy. On the offensive, Corinthians has attempted 6 shots so far, with only 1 on goal and 2 blocked. Platense responded with 9 shots, 5 of which were on target and 2 were blocked. Nos corners, Corinthians took 2 and Platense, 3. Nas fouls, Corinthians committed 4 and Platense, 10. Cartões yellows: 1 for Platense and 2 for Corinthians.

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Desafios defensive Corinthians needs adjustments

Defensive errors put Corinthians in an unfavorable position early on. Matheuzinho’s imprecise retreat and Hugo Souza’s touch allowed Zapiola to capitalize masterfully. Platense’s pressing marking in the first minutes of the second half caught the São Paulo defense off guard. Memphis Depay tries to contribute to the creation, but the Corinthians attack lacks precise finishing. Garro looks for spaces in the middle, but the opponent leaves no gaps for easy exploitation.

Platense remains efficient and strategic

The visiting team continues with compact tactics and quick counterattacks. Barrios commits frequent fouls to stop Corinthians attacks, accumulating an imminent yellow card. Platense’s defense makes frequent disarms, totaling 15 so far. Juan Gauto in attack tries to struggle against Gabriel Paulista, who continues to score firmly. Zapiola is the main technical highlight, moving between the lines and punishing the spaces left by the São Paulo defense.