Corinthians defeated Barra-SC 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil fifth round, with Lingard scoring the only goal. The match took place in Florianópolis on Tuesday.
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📹 Lingard scores, Corinthians move closer to Copa do Brasil last 16
At Ressacada, in Florianópolis, Corinthians beat Barra-SC 1-0 this Tuesday (21) in the first leg of the fifth round of the 2026 Copa do Brasil.
The defending champions had little trouble against the team from Brazil’s third division.
Right at the start of the match, young forward Kayke — one of Diniz’s promising picks — felt his left knee and cried a lot as he left the field.
With the ball in play, Corinthians even hit the post through Vitinho after a cross into the box, but the play was ruled out for offside.
Despite controlling possession, Fernando Diniz’s side did not create many real scoring chances.
However, in first-half stoppage time, Pedro Raul provided the assist, and Jesse Lingard struck it first time to score his first goal in a Corinthians shirt.
After the break, the picture did not change much.
Corinthians nearly doubled their lead with Vitinho’s angled shot, but goalkeeper Ewerton got fingertips to it.
Comfortable in the match, Timão slowed the pace and managed the result until the final whistle.
With the win, Corinthians can even draw the return leg on May 14 at Neo Química Arena and still secure a place in the Copa do Brasil round of 16.
Barra need to win by two goals to qualify. If the team from Santa Catarina wins by one goal, the spot will be decided on penalties.
Timão return to action next Sunday (26), when they host Vasco at Neo Química Arena in the 13th round of the Brasileirão.
Corinthians won the match 1-0 against Barra-SC.
Jesse Lingard scored the only goal for Corinthians in the match.
The match took place on Tuesday, the 21st, in Florianópolis.
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