Corinthians win on penalties to advance to Copa do Brasil final

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December 14
2025
– 8:15 p.m.

(updated at 8:18 p.m.)

Corinthians is in the final of Brazilian Cup. On the night of this Sunday 14th, the São Paulo team was beaten 2-1 by Cruzeiro in the second leg of the semi-final, a result that led to the decision on penalties after an equal overall score. Thus, in the charges, Timão was more effective, won the dispute and guaranteed the ranking for the big decision of the tournament. The rival will leave the duel between Fluminense and Vasco.

Corinthians celebrate their goal against Cruzeiro

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Needing the result, Cruzeiro took control of the match from the first minutes. With more ball possession and quick circulation, the team led by Leonardo Jardim found spaces in the midfield and began to control the actions, largely thanks to the good performances of Matheus Henrique and, mainly, Matthew Pereirawho dictated the pace of the match in the Arena.

The first big chance presented itself in the 16th minute. Matheus Pereira fired a fine volley inside the box, necessitating a spectacular save from Hugo Souza. On the rebound, Sinister tried to finish, but was stopped by Gustavo Henriquewho avoided the heavenly goal. The Corinthians goalkeeper returned to action at 24, when he stopped a dangerous shot from the top scorer. Kaio Jorge.

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Cruzeiro’s pressure paid off in the 39th minute. After Sinisterra’s injury, Arroyo entered the field and, shortly after, decided. The attacker won Matheuzinho high and firm header, with no chance for Hugo Souza, opening the scoring for Cruzeiro and taking the decision in the second half.

The second half of Corinthians and Cruzeiro

From the start of the last stage, Raposa expanded. After four minutes, Kaio Jorge started free from midfield, advanced freely and served Arroyo in the area. So, the 99 jersey simply pushed him into the back of the net. The goal was disallowed for offside, but after VAR review it was upheld.

However, the Corinthians remained unfazed and reacted quickly. At nine minutes, Rodrigo Garro missed, and Andre Ramalho I adjusted it in the middle. To try to ward off the danger, Cassio caught the ball badly, and Matheus Bidu I sent it to the back of the net. 2 against 1! Right after the goal, Timão progressed to the semi-final and narrowly missed out on a draw. At 17 years old, Memphis Shot from distance and almost saw the goalkeeper miss.

Frightened on the pitch, Cruzeiro had to hold on. In the 18th minute, Rodrigo Garro attempted a shot after a poor throw-in from Cássio, but he stopped when the goalkeeper stopped him. After the play, Matheus Bidu hit the Minas Gerais crossbar. At 21, it was time to Breno Bidon stop at the post. Without reaction, Raposa barely managed to present any danger in the offensive field, but held on and took the penalty shootout decision.