Saurashtra continue ascent, Karnataka knock out Tamil Nadu, Punjab stay on the edge

Baroda felt Hardik’s absence while Naman Dhir continued to impress in the fifth round of SMAT 2024

Shashank Kishore02-Dec-2024

File Photo: Baroda rested Hardik Pandya in their clash against Saurashtra•MPCA

Saurashtra stay alive after blockbuster showSaurashtra smashed 266 for 6, the second-highest total in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history, en route to a 78-run win over Group B table-toppers Baroda. Their fourth win in five games vaulted Saurashtra to second place on the points table, with the top three, Baroda, Saurashtra and Gujarat, all separated only by net run rate.A Baroda attack sans the rested Hardik Pandya, the leading six-hitter in the tournament at this stage, came under fire from Harvik Desai, the wicketkeeper, who set the tone early on, with a 39-ball 76. There were handy contributions from opener Tarang Goel (15-ball 40) and Jay Gohil, who smashed an 18-ball 53 at No. 6.Baroda’s chase was dented early as they were reduced to 29 for 3 inside the powerplay. They managed to limit the damage to their net run rate by finishing with 188 for 8, thereby remaining table-toppers.Related

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Karnataka knock Tamil Nadu outKarnataka quick Vasuki Koushik made use of the early morning moisture in Indore to rip past Tamil Nadu in a sensational new-ball burst that fetched him three wickets in his first two overs. Tamil Nadu, who were reduced to 7 for 4 by then, were bowled out for 90, with Karnataka, fuelled by Manish Pandey’s 42, chasing down the runs in just 11.3 overs.Given how close the table is stacked, with all of Gujarat, Saurashtra and Baroda ahead of them, this was a virtual knockout. The result meant Tamil Nadu will be eliminated from the group stages of a tournament they have dominated in the recent past (they won back-to-back in 2020-21 and 2021-22).Dhir, Ramandeep keep Punjab alivePunjab continue to live on the edge. After clinching a Super Over win two nights ago against Mizoram, they beat Hyderabad by seven runs to keep their slim knockouts hopes alive. Their win on Sunday was fuelled by Naman Dhir, highly rated by Mumbai Indians, and Ramandeep Singh, who was retained by Kolkata Knight Riders before the recent auction.Having scored 196 for 6, thanks in part to Anmolpreet Singh’s 60 and Ramandeep’s unbeaten 11-ball 39, Punjab managed to bundle out Hyderabad for 189, with Dhir picking up his first five-for in T20s. Tilak Varma, the Hyderabad captain, managed just a run-a-ball 9.File photo: Ramandeep Singh’s cameo helped Punjab put up a winning score against Hyderabad•Associated Press

This was a clear case of the scorecard not revealing how one-sided the game threatened to be when Hyderabad were 141 for 8 in 17 overs. Then Chama Milind, the left-arm seamer, unleashed a barrage of sixes in his 22-ball 55 to take the game closer before Arshdeep Singh dealt the final blow to seal victory.Bharat, Bhui lead Andhra’s chargeUnbeaten for four games running, Andhra are in with a good shout of making the knockouts. But their task gets tougher from here on as they still have games remaining against Kerala and Mumbai, both of whom are also in knockouts contention, and right behind them in Group E.On Sunday, KS Bharat and Ricky Bhui combined to help Andhra ransack 222 for 8 against Services for a 23-run win. Opening the batting, Bharat scored a 39-ball 63, while Bhui’s 84 came off just 35 balls and contained five sixes. Services made a good fist of the target with captain Mohit Ahlawat smashing 74 off 37. But an impressive 3 for 26 from Cheepurapalli Stephen eventually restricted them to 199.

علاء عبد العال: تغلبنا على دوافع الزمالك.. وغزل المحلة لديه شيء إيجابي

تحدث علاء عبد العال، المدير الفني لنادي غزل المحلة، عن التعادل مع الزمالك، في المباراة التي أقيمت بينهما اليوم السبت، ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

وتعادل الزمالك مع غزل المحلة، 1-1، في الجولة العاشرة من عمر منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري.

طالع.. فيديو | غزل المحلة يخطف نقطة ثمينة ويُزيد معاناة الزمالك في الدوري المصري

وقال عبد العال خلال تصريحات عبر قناة “أون سبورت”: “هذه هي كرة القدم، تجميع نقاط، نحن كنا نواجه فريقًا كبيرًا، الزمالك كان لديه دوافع ليعوض الهزيمة أمام الأهلي”.

وأضاف: “لعبنا بشكل جيد تكتيكيًا، بعض الهفوات الدفاعية أوصلت الزمالك مرة أو مرتين داخل المنطقة”.

وأتم: “مباراة صعبة خارج ملعبنا، نقطة مهمة في مشوارنا طالما لا نخسر ولا نهدر نقاط، هذا أمر إيجابي”.

ويحتل فريق غزل المحلة، المركز الرابع عشر في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري، برصيد 11 نقطة، ذلك بعد مرور 10 جولات، حقق فيهم 8 تعادلات وخسر في لقاء وفاز في مباراة واحدة.

Para lateral Da Rocha, título do Gauchão seria essencial para elenco sub-20 do Juventude

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O Juventude segue firme no Gauchão sub-20. No último domingo o clube de Caxias do Sul bateu o Ypiranga por 2 a 1 e se isolou na liderança do Grupo A. O lateral-direito Da Rocha fala sobre a importância de um hipotético título do torneio.

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– Lutamos muito para que isso aconteça. Seria extraordinário para mim e todos os meninos do elenco, pois nos daria ainda mais autoconfiança. Jogamos num grande clube, tradicional e vencer campeonatos é sempre essencial – declarou.

Além de poder ser alçado novamente ao time principal, Da Rocha deve disputar mais outras duas competições em 2023. A Copa FGF e o Brasileiro sub-23 batem na porta e o atleta se mostra bastante motivado.

– São dois torneios importantes, um deles de âmbito nacional. Espero voltar a ter oportunidades na equipe de cima e exibir todo o meu potencial sempre que atuar – definiu.

Julio Enciso to Chelsea twist after BlueCo deal and potential 2026 move

Chelsea are widely believed to have sealed a 2026 deal for Brighton starlet Julio Enciso via their sister club Strasbourg, with the 21-year-old poised to spend one year in Ligue 1 before switching to Stamford Bridge.

Fabrizio Romano and other reliable media sources confirmed the news earlier this week, and it is a transfer which has received due praise considering Enciso’s sky-high potential.

The Paraguay international, tipped to become a legend for his country, has already displayed real glimpses of his talent in the Premier League – even scoring against Chelsea and notching an assist during their 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town in April – when he was on loan at Portman Road.

£17 million for a youngster of his calibre could be seen as a real steal by BlueCo, and they were helped by the fact his Brighton contract was due to expire next year.

By joining Strasbourg on loan this season, Enciso will gain valuable minutes in France, and in a league well known for developing attacking players.

Chelsea’s strategy to nurture him abroad reflects a clear plan: allow him to mature in a competitive environment before embracing the pressures of west London. For BlueCo, who have doubled down on signing young, high-upside players, Enciso fits the model perfectly.

Versatility is one of his standout traits. Primarily deployed as an attacking midfielder, Enciso is equally comfortable drifting in from the left wing or supporting as a second striker.

Statistically, his 2024/25 season tells a balanced story. While appearances for Brighton’s first team were limited – 12 in total – his productive loan spell at Ipswich yielded two goals and three assists in just 13 outings.

Journalist shares Julio Enciso to Chelsea twist after BlueCo deal

While the prospect of his eventual move to Chelsea is an enticing one, journalist Graeme Bailey is actually reporting information contrary to other sources.

Indeed, it is believed that Enciso’s 2026 Chelsea transfer is actually no guarantee after all, and he’ll have to prove his worth at Strasbourg first before Maresca’s side consider it.

Given the lack of competitiveness across the channel when compared to the hustle and bustle of Premier League life, odds are that the former Club Libertad Asunción sensation will light up Ligue 1.

James Anderson set for T20 comeback in new Lancashire deal

England’s record wicket-taker set to extend playing career beyond his 43rd birthday

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James Anderson took eight wickets in his one Lancashire appearance last season•George Franks, via Lancashire Cricket

James Anderson will resume his professional playing career and could play his first T20 game in more than a decade after agreeing a one-year contract extension with Lancashire.Anderson has not played since his farewell Test appearance against West Indies in July, subsequently joining England’s backroom staff as a consultant. Having spoken of his desire to continue playing, he entered the IPL auction in December – though went unsold – and has now signed a deal with Lancashire to play in the County Championship and T20 Blast, following the expiry of his ECB central contract.”I am incredibly excited to sign this contract with Lancashire and resume playing professional cricket again next season,” Anderson said. “This club has played a huge part in my life since I was a teenager, so to have the opportunity to wear the Red Rose again and help the side in both red and white ball cricket is one that I am really looking forward to.Related

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“I have been working hard on keeping my fitness levels high and continuing to bowl regularly during my time as a coach with England throughout the winter, with the aim of being able to hit the ground running when the county season starts in April.”I love playing at Emirates Old Trafford and to have the chance to walk out and bowl in front of our Members and supporters again this summer is going to be really special.”Anderson, who will turn 43 in the summer, made his Lancashire debut a quarter of a century ago, in 2001. He only made one County Championship appearance in 2024, but topped the club’s averages after taking 8 for 64 against Nottinghamshire at Southport.He has been linked with continuing his playing days in various T20 franchise leagues, aside from the IPL, and could now push his case for further opportunities, having last played the format during the 2014 Blast.Mark Chilton, Lancashire’s director of cricket performance, said: “We have been in open dialogue with Jimmy since his international retirement and our position has been clear from the start. It is fantastic news for all connected with the club that he has chosen to continue his playing career with Lancashire.”From speaking to Jimmy recently, it became clear that his desire to resume playing professional cricket was strengthening every day and he was just desperate to get back out on the park. As it stands, he is fully committed to the county season across both the County Championship and Vitality Blast this summer, and whilst we all recognise he will have other opportunities, he has made it clear playing is his first priority.”To be able to share a dressing room with England’s all-time leading wicket taker, and one of cricket’s greatest players, is incredible for our squad and I’ve no doubt that our Members and supporters, and cricket fans around the world, will be equally as thrilled to watch Jimmy in action for Lancashire again next summer.”Anderson is currently in Abu Dhabi with England’s fast bowlers ahead of their white-ball tour to India, and revealed on his podcast that he is due to be part of their coaching staff for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month.

Labuschagne has 'no issues' playing against Afghanistan

“We’d love to win tomorrow and silence the crowd,” Labuschagne further said about Afghanistan getting a de facto home crowd in Lahore

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Marnus Labuschagne has “no issues” playing against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy on Friday. The two sides take each other on in their final group game in Lahore with plenty on the line for both; victory for either side guarantees qualification to the semi-finals.However, invariably, there is attention around Australia’s decision to boycott any bilateral cricket against Afghanistan in protest at the Taliban’s policy to ban women and girls in the country from playing cricket, and their broader social exclusion. Australia have continued to play afghanistan in ICC events since the Taliban took over in 2021, with the two sides playing at each of the 2022 T20 World Cup, the 2023 ODI World Cup, and the 2024 T20 World Cup.”It’s an ICC tournament,” Labuschagne said. “And our game, as the schedule came out, we’re playing Afghanistan. Personally, for me, which I can speak of, I’ve got no issues about playing tomorrow. But obviously there has been some stances from us at Cricket Australia in the past. But we’re just focusing on tomorrow where we are playing Afghanistan.”Related

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Australia are not the only side to opt for different approaches to bilateral and ICC events when playing Afghanistan. On Wednesday, England’s game against Afghanistan went ahead after the ECB rejected calls by dozens of UK politicians to boycott the game. Afghanistan’s English coach, Jonathan Trott, told the BBC earlier this week the men’s team knew the situation in Afghanistan was “not right”, and a number of Afghanistan players over the last year have put out public statements of protest against the increasing restrictions on Afghan women in public life. Afghanistan eventually won a close contest by eight runs to eliminate England from the tournament.It leaves them within touching distance of making the semi-finals of their second successive ICC event in front of what is likely to be a de facto home crowd in Lahore. It is something Australia have plenty of experience dealing with.”We’d love to win tomorrow and silence the crowd,” Labuschagne said. “But for us it’s all about making sure we stick to our process and really engage in the game. We must be ready to play and whatever gets thrown at us – doesn’t matter what the situation is – that we come out and perform at our best.”However, they may not even get that chance. Australia’s training was forced indoors due to rain in Lahore on Thursday, while Afghanistan cancelled an optional training session. There is further heavy rain forecast overnight, as well as for the earlier part of Friday. Eight years after multiple rain-affected games saw Australia eliminated from the 2017 Champions Trophy in the group stages, a rained-out game here would have the opposite result; it guarantees Australian progression to the semi-finals.”I think as players you always want to play,” Labuschagne said. “Obviously, if the whole match rains out, I think that means that we go through to the to the semi-finals – but obviously we’d love to be able to win the game tomorrow and finish top in the pool. I think that’s something that we want to aim to do and make sure we’ve won all our matches leading up to the semi-finals. But those things are out of our control, so I will have to make sure we’re ready to go tomorrow if it is a shortened fixture.”

فيديو | سوبوسلاي يقود المجر لتعادل قاتل ويؤخر تأهل البرتغال إلى كأس العالم 2026

خاض منتخب البرتغال، مساء يوم الثلاثاء، مباراته في إطار تصفيات قارة أوروبا المؤهلة إلى كأس العالم نسخة 2026 ضد خصمه منتخب المجر.

واستضاف ملعب “جوزيه ألفالادي” مباراة منتخبي البرتغال والمجر، في خضم التصفيات المؤهلة إلى النسخة المقبلة من كأس العالم، حيث تعادلا بهدفين لمثليهما.

تقدمت المجر بهدف مبكر في الدقيقة الثامنة من عمر الشوط الأول عن طريق اللاعب أتيلا سالاي.

وفي الدقيقة 22 من عمر الشوط نفسه، تمكن النجم كريستيانو رونالدو من تسجيل هدف التعادل لصالح البرتغال، قبل أن يحرز التقدم قبل نهاية الشوط في الدقيقة الثالثة من الوقت المحتسب بدلَا من الضائع.

واستمر تفوق البرتغال حتى الدقيقة 91 حيث تمكن دومينيك سوبوسلاي من تسجيل هدف التعادل القاتل لصالح المجر، ليتأخر حسم تأهل كتيبة رونالدو إلى كأس العالم إلى شهر نوفمبر المقبل.

بتلك النتيجة، ارتفع رصيد منتخب البرتغال إلى 10 نقاط في صدارة المجموعة السادسة، بينما ارتفع رصيد المجر إلى 5 نقاط في المركز الثاني.

Newcastle struck gold on "relentless machine" worth more than Woltemade

Newcastle United have finally clawed their way out of a mentally taxing summer transfer window that put a dampener on last season’s stunning successes under Eddie Howe’s wing.

Well, it certainly felt that way for much of the market, but the truth is that United have pieced together a talented squad despite the noise from Alexander Isak and, indeed, the last-gasp sale of the Sweden striker to Liverpool for a record-breaking £125m fee.

Isak's Premier League record before joining Liverpool.

Now that the distractions of the transfer window are out of the way, Newcastle can work toward restoring their fluency and fizz, that special something that allowed Howe to engineer title triumph in the Carabao Cup and qualification in the Champions League.

For United have toiled thus far, claiming two points from three games in the Premier League and lacking their usual bite in the final third. Saturday’s goalless draw at Leeds United typified that fact, especially in the absence of the suspended Anthony Gordon (and, of course, Isak).

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Newcastle's new strikers

On deadline day, Newcastle signed Yoane Wissa from Brentford for £50m. It had been in the works for a while, and the DR Congo international got his wish at the eleventh hour, bringing plenty of prolific Premier League experience to Howe’s squad.

The 28-year-old scored 19 league goals last season and will be expected to provide a reliable focal point at the front of Howe’s system, especially when flanked with so much robust creative quality.

But in Nick Woltemade, 23, the Magpies have what might be defined a more fitting and long-term Isak heir, the German having arrived from Stuttgart in a club-record £69m package, hailed by the likes of talent scout Jacek Kulig hailing him for his “unique profile”, standing at 6 foot 6 and yet with such deftness and skill on the ball.

Looking at how the two strikers compare, it’s clear that Newcastle have done shrewd work in replacing Isak with two contrasting profiles, each carrying strengths fit for a club of United’s stature.

League Stats 24/25 – Wissa vs Woltemade

Stats (*per game)

Wissa

Woltemade

Matches (starts)

35 (34)

28 (17)

Goals

19

12

Assists

4

2

Shots (on target)*

2.6 (1.2)

1.8 (0.9)

Big chances missed

17

11

Pass completion

79%

72%

Big chances created

3

8

Key passes*

0.8

1.3

Dribbles*

0.4

1.1

Ball recoveries*

2.3

1.9

Tackles + interceptions*

0.8

0.5

Duels (won)*

3.4

4.4

Data via Sofascore

However, neither will likely establish themselves as the standout from the off, not when Anthony Gordon knows that it is his time to step up now that Isak has left for pastures new.

Newcastle hit gold on Anthony Gordon

Gordon might not be in the good books right now, having served one match of a three-game suspension after challenging Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk with his studs up, but he’s one of Newcastle’s best players.

Anthony Gordon is sent off for Newcastle

In fact, now that Isak has been sold and as the new boys settle in, he might consider himself to be Howe’s attacking talisman, having proven himself to be one of the deadliest in the Premier League already on Tyneside.

Hailed as a “relentless machine” by journalist Sripad, Gordon notched 22 goal involvements across the 2023/24 Premier League season, winning the club’s Player of the Year for his labours.

Indeed, Liverpool looked to sign the Three Lions winger last summer, and again this year, with recent reports on the matter suggesting that he had been valued in the ballpark of £100m.

Such is Gordon’s quality, with his price tag stretching above that of Wissa and Woltemade, talented players both, but perhaps not on his level.

Ultimately, Gordon is an imperfect forward, but one with so much quality and potential yet reached. He’s already worth a pretty penny, but his commitment to the cause cannot be questioned, and he might now be the cream of Howe’s attacking crop.

Worth more than Wissa & Woltemade: Newcastle hit gold on "exceptional" star

Following the signings of Yoane Wissa for £55m and Nick Woltemade for £69m, it’s proof that Newcastle struck gold signing an “exceptional” £40m star.

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Escalação do São Paulo: Calleri deve desfalcar a equipe contra o Fluminense

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O São Paulo encerrou a preparação para enfrentar o Fluminense, em partida que acontecerá neste sábado (1), às 16h (de Brasília), no estádio do Morumbi.

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Para o confronto, o Tricolor não deverá contar com uma das principais peças do elenco. Calleri, que apresentou um quadro de dores nas costas após a partida contra o Tigre, seguiu em tratamento no Reffis. Pablo Maia, que também deixou a partida com dores, treinou normalmente com o restante do elenco.

Na preparação desta sexta-feira (30), Dorival Júnior exibiu um vídeo para os jogadores e, na sequência, comandou um coletivo de 11 contra 11 em espaço reduzido seguido de um trabalho tático posicional apenas com os prováveis titulares. O grupo ainda realizou um trabalho de bolas paradas.

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Para uma parte do elenco, houve um trabalho de construção de jogadas, cruzamentos e finalizações. Sem Calleri, o setor ofensivo tricolor deve sofrer algumas mudanças. Com o desfalque de Erison também, que ainda não está recuperado, uma possibilidade é Juan assumir a posição.

Desta forma, um possível São Paulo para enfrentar o Fluminense é composto por: Rafael; Rafinha, Arboleda, Alan Franco e Patryck; Méndez (Nestor), Gabriel Neves, Luan (Pablo Maia); Luciano, Wellington Rato (Rodriguinho) e Juan.

Augustos decidem, e Corinthians larga na frente do Universitario pela Sul-Americana; resultado coloca o Timão em vantagem

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O Corinthians largou na frente do Universitario, do Peru, na noite desta terça-feira (11), pelo jogo de ida dos playoffs da Copa Sul-Americana. O gol da partida foi marcado pelo atacante Felipe Augusto, aos 33 minutos do segundo tempo, em uma jogada que foi construída pelo meia Renato Augusto, que, ainda ganhando ritmo de jogo, entrou durante o segundo tempo.

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Com o triunfo conquistado na Neo Química Arena, o Timão tem a vantagem do empate no confronto de volta, que acontece na próxima terça-feira (17), em Lima.

+ Confira a tabela da Copa Sul-Americana e confira as datas dos próximos jogos da competição continental

CINCO LANCES QUE MARCARAM A PARTIDA

> PRIMEIRO BIRO. O primeiro tempo basicamente inteiro passou pelo jogador, que foi acionado, pelo lado direito, em praticamente todas as jogadas corintianas, mas não conseguiu encaixar. Foram quatro finalizações durante a etapa inicial, mas todas para fora.

> !D O E U! O garoto Pedro até tentou jogar, mas foi caçado pelos peruanos. Em 40 minutos, sofreu quatro faltas. Na quarta, ele sentiu a lombar e precisou deixar o campo de maca e diretamente para o vestiário.

> !VERMELHOU! Aos 24 minutos do segundo tempo, o atacante Alexis Varela foi expulso após uma entrada forte na perna esquerda do lateral-direito Rafael Ramos. O árbitro Jesus Valenzuela precisou ir até o monitor do VAR para tomar a decisão.

> !RENATO AUGUSTO É F#&$! O camisa 8 entrou aos 16 minutos e já deu uma nova dinâmica ao meio-campo corintiano, com bons passes e inversões de jogo. Dezessete minutos após a sua entrada, o jogador foi fundamental no único gol marcado pelo Timão, com Felipe Augusto. O ídolo corintiano foi para cima da marcação, brigou e passou como quis antes da bola sobrar para o centroavante encher o pé.

> SENHOR SULA? Autor do gol, Felipe Augusto vai se consolidando como ‘Senhor Sul-Americana’. Autor de um dos gols que colocaram a equipe na competição, no duelo contra o Liverpool, do Uruguai, pela Libertadores, ele foi o responsável pela vitória corintiana na estreia do novo torneio continental que a equipe alvinegra está disputando.

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COMO FOI O PRIMEIRO TEMPO?

Um primeiro tempo resumido em um apelido: Biro. Foi ele o jogador mais acionado e que buscou mais o jogo a favor do Corinthians no primeiro tempo. O camisa 26 também foi o atleta que mais finalizou, quatro vezes, sendo uma delas de cabeça. O problema foi a falta de direção. No início do jogo, Mateus Araújo também finalizou uma vez, de fora da área, e mandou para fora, mas próximo ao gol adversário. Pelo lado esquerdo, Pedro queria jogar, mas foi tão caçado que não aguentou jogar mais após os 40 minutos. Ele recebeu quatro faltas, sendo que na última o atleta deixou o campo com muitas dores na região lombar. Giovane entrou e foi para cima. O garoto criou uma boa chance, em um chute que foi travado, mas que quase pegou o goleiro do Universitário de surpresa.O Universitário só se defendeu e bateu.

E A ETAPA FINAL?

No segundo tempo, o Corinthians voltou a finalizar mais e obrigou o goleiro do Universitario a trabalhar duas vezes, com Matheus Bidu e Matheus Araújo. Porém, aos poucos, o Timão foi voltando à apatia apresentada no primeiro tempo. Até que Renato Augusto entrou. E com ele em campo, tudo muda. Até mesmo um pouco discreto, ele já mostrou ser diferenciado e foi essencial no único gol da partida, marcado pelo centroavante Felipe Augusto aos 33 minutos da etapa final. Ele foi para cima da marcação, deu um drible seco no adversário, brigou e a bola sobrou para o garoto marcar pela segunda vez como profissional.

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O QUE VEM POR AÍ?

Antes do jogo de volta, que acontecerá no próximo dia 18 de julho, no Peru, o Corinthians terá um compromisso importante pela Copa do Brasil. Neste sábado (15), a equipe alvinegra recebe o América-MG, pelo jogo de volta das quartas de final da competição nacional. No confronto de ida, o Timão perdeu por 1 a 0, em Belo Horizonte.

FICHA TÉCNICA
CORINTHIANS 1 X 0 UNIVERSITARIO (PER)
COPA SUL-AMERICANA – PLAYOFF- JOGO DE IDA

Local: Neo Química Arena, São Paulo (SP)
Data e hora: 11 de julho de 2023, às 21h30
Árbitro: Jesus Valenzuela (VEN)
Assistentes: Jorge Urrego (VEN) e Tulio Moreno (VEN)
Árbitro de vídeo: Carlos Orbe (ECU)
Cartões amarelos: Urruti e Ureña (Universitario)
Cartões vermelhos: Varela (Universitario)

GOLS: 1-0 Felipe Augusto (33’/2T)

CORINTHIANS
Carlos Miguel; Rafael Ramos (Léo Maná, 31’/2T), Bruno Méndez, Caetano e Matheus Bidu (Maycon, 31’/2T); Giuliano, Adson e Matheus Araújo (Renato Augusto, 16’/2T); Biro (Romero, 16’/2T), Felipe Augusto e Pedro (Giovani, 41/1T). Técnico: Vanderlei Luxemburgo.

UNIVERSITARIO (PER)
Diego Romero; Aldo Corzo, Williams Riveros e Matias Di Benedeto; Andy Polo, Rodrigo Ureña, Jorge Murrugarra (Murruaga, 14’/2T) e José Bolívar (Cabanillas, 48’/2T); Piero Quispe (Calcaterra, 31’/2T); Luis Urruti (Flores, 14’/2T) e Alexis Varela. Técnico: Jorge Fossati.

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