This Wednesday, Fortaleza secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Corinthians in the 37th round of the Brasileirao. The scoring got underway early as Tomás Pochettino found the net in the 7th minute, setting the tone for the match. Fortaleza continued their attacking efforts, and shortly after halftime, José María Herrera extended their lead in the 57th minute.
Corinthians managed to reduce the deficit 24 minutes later through André Dias, but their attempts to equalize were thwarted as they struggled to convert their chances. Despite firing a total of 16 shots, only 10 were on target, and 5 went wide off the goal.
The standout performer of the match was undoubtedly Brenno, the Fortaleza goalkeeper, who made 6 vital saves, ensuring his team’s defense held strong. Meanwhile, José María Herrera not only contributed to the scoreline but also attempted 3 shots on goal during the game.
Fortaleza’s coach, Martín Palermo, implemented a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Brenno in goal; Eros Mancuso, Emanuel Brítez, Gastón Ávila, and Diogo Barbosa in defense; Matheus Pereira, Lucas Sasha, and Tomás Pochettino in midfield; and José María Herrera, Breno Lopes, and Adam Bareiro leading the attack.
On the other side, Corinthians, managed by Dorival Júnior, fielded a 4-4-2 formation with Hugo Souza as the goalkeeper, André Ramalho, Cacá, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu in defense; Maycon, Breno Bidon, André Dias, and Dieguinho in midfield; while Vitinho and Gui Negão led the forward line.
Referee Savio Pereira Sampaio officiated the match.
Looking ahead, Fortaleza will travel to face Botafogo, while Corinthians will host Juventude at the Neo Química Arena. After this match, Fortaleza sits at 15th place in the league with 43 points, while Corinthians occupies the 10th spot with 46 points.
Substitutions for Fortaleza
45’ 2T – Adam Bareiro out for Deyverson, Breno Lopes out for Matheus Rossetto
79’ 2T – José María Herrera out for Yago Pikachu, Matheus Pereira out for Pierre
Yellow Cards for Fortaleza:
18’ 1T Adam Bareiro (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 37’ 1T José María Herrera (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 48’ 1T Emanuel Brítez (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 17’ 2T Deyverson (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Corinthians
66’ 2T – Gui Negão out for Ángel Romero, Cacá out for José Martínez, Breno Bidon out for Talles Magno
75’ 2T – André Ramalho out for Raniele, Tomás Pochettino out for Moisés
81’ 2T – Vitinho out for Kayke Ferrari
Yellow Cards for Corinthians:
48’ 1T Gustavo Henrique (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 40’ 2T Dorival Júnior (Unsportsmanlike conduct)