Corinthians' hard-fought victory against Chapecoense

First of all, a game that really reflects Corinthians. A hard-fought victory for Corinthians against Chapecoense.

The fan did his part

Audience and income: 39,39,734 paying customers, for an income of R$ 2,267,484.60.

The fans shouted and supported the team, pushing them to another victory. It was great to see the fans back.

Many teams missed their fans, but Corinthians certainly cannot play without them.

It's support from start to finish, a vibrant crowd that “enters the field”, makes the difference.

The game seemed easy

Chapecoense's situation is the worst possible in the championship, last placed, their relegation has already been decreed.

Many fans imagined a rout, Corinthians is a much better team than Chapecoense.

Just 5 minutes in, Du Queiroz made an excellent play, dribbling past his marker and finishing with a good save from Keiller.

Scare for the helm

However, Chapecoense didn't just defend themselves, with a good exchange of passes, they almost opened the scoring.

Right at the end of the first half, they managed to kick a ball into the corner, Matheus Donelli touched it, and it even hit the post.

In the second half, after 20 seconds, Chapecoense arrived again, Matheus Donelli was attentive.

Keiller continued to do his job well

Soon after, Corinthians had a corner, Gil headed it firmly, for an excellent save by Keiller.

The Chapecoense goalkeeper remained firm, ensuring the draw for Chape.

In another corner in the sequence, another beautiful save by Keiller.

Corinthians kept trying

But it seems like it always has to be this way.

Corinthians' hard-fought victory over Chapecoense.

With Jô on the field, the team became even more offensive, in an excellent play, the player turned and finished.

For another interference from goalkeeper Keiller. Beautiful save.

Despite all the possession, the game was heading for a draw.

In the meantime, everyone was frustrated, as naturally every fan expected a victory.

Corinthians never gives up

If there is one thing that is always present at Corinthians, it is to never give up. And that is how it was.

For a hard-fought victory for Corinthians against Chapecoense.

With 52 minutes of the second half, from a corner, Jô deflected the ball into Roger Guedes' goal.

The Neo Química Arena exploded in happiness, Corinthians 1×0. A more than deserved victory.

Finally, Corinthians was the team that sought to win, tried throughout the game, and deserved to win.

Corinthians is in sixth place in the Brazilian league, with 44 points.

The team's next match will be Saturday at 5 pm against Fortaleza at Neo Química Arena.

Fortaleza is in fifth place, 4 points above in the table.