Chapecoense SC came from behind to beat Corinthians SP 1-2 in Brasileirão - Série A, as Marcio Antonio de Sousa Junior scored twice to complete an away turnaround. Corinthians led after two minutes but could not protect that start.

Match Summary

Matheus Bidu had Corinthians in front after two minutes, and Gustavo Henrique was the provider. The hosts had the early initiative, yet Chapecoense stayed in the match. Yago Felipe was booked in the first minute.

The reply arrived before the break. Marcio Antonio de Sousa Junior leveled in the 40th minute, with Heitor supplying the assist. Corinthians thought they had gone back in front through Breno Bidon as half-time neared, but that effort was ruled out. Tulio Eduardo Silva De Oliveira was also shown a yellow as the first half closed.

After the break Giovanni Augusto and Kauan Faria were both cautioned. Marcio Antonio de Sousa Junior scored again in the 77th minute, Yannick Bolasie the provider this time, and Corinthians had no answer in the closing stages.

Key Moments

The disallowed effort from Breno Bidon was the hinge of the first half. Instead of restoring a home lead, Corinthians went to the interval level, which left the contest open.

Chapecoense's second goal mattered because it turned a draw into an away win against a side that had most of the possession.

Chapecoense finished with four yellow cards and Corinthians with none. There were no red cards, so the visitors kept a full side to protect the result.

Match Statistics

Corinthians controlled 62 percent of possession and produced 16 shots to Chapecoense's 7, including 6 on target against 5. They also led 5-2 on corners. The visitors put five of their seven attempts on target and still left with the win. The yellow-card count finished 0-4, and neither side saw a red.

What the Result Means

Corinthians are 11th in Serie A on 32 points from 25 matches, with a goal difference of plus one. They have one win, one draw and three losses in their last five. Chapecoense SC sit 20th with 14 points from 24 matches and a goal difference of minus 24, 18 points behind Corinthians. Their last five show one win, two draws and two losses.

See also

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