In the lively atmosphere of Defensores del Chaco Stadium, Corinthians secured a strategic 2-0 win over Nacional-PAR.
This victory bolstered their Copa Sudamericana campaign on Tuesday. With goals from Yuri Alberto and Matheuzinho, the Brazilian team earned crucial points.
They now hold second place in Group F with seven points, trailing Racing-URU.
Corinthians seeks to advance in this tournament showcasing South American football talent.
With two home games left in the first round, their chances look promising. Their fans are excited.
Before facing Argentinos Juniors at Neo Química Arena in their next Copa Sudamericana game, Corinthians must handle Flamengo in the Brazilian Championship.
This intense schedule highlights the high stakes and relentless pressure to deliver top performances.
Nacional applied early pressure, forcing a critical save from Carlos Miguel after a dangerous header by Meza.
Corinthians immediately retaliated with Félix Torres, but Nacional’s defense held firm.
Corinthians struggled offensively in the early stages. Nacional even hit the post. But Corinthians found their groove in the second half.
Yuri Alberto broke the deadlock with a header, then Matheuzinho sealed victory with a late goal. However, a prior goal was disallowed.
Drama heightened as Nacional-PAR’s Tiago Caballero was sent off, capping an intense match.
Corinthians’ resilience and tactical finesse under pressure exemplify their ambition and strengthen their Copa Sudamericana advancement prospects.