In a thrilling start to the Copa do Brasil 2024 quarterfinals, Juventude earned a crucial 2-1 victory over Corinthians on the night of August 29, 2024, at the Estádio Alfredo Jaconi. The win puts Juventude in a strong position as they prepare for the second leg of this high-stakes encounter.
First Half Stalemate: Juventude’s Early Pressure
From the opening whistle, Juventude exhibited a clear intent to dominate the match. The home side managed to control possession early on, although they struggled to convert this control into scoring opportunities. Despite their best efforts, Juventude’s early attempts did not trouble Corinthians’ goalkeeper, Hugo Souza, significantly.
The first half saw Juventude create a couple of significant chances. In the 30th minute, Lucas Barbosa found space in the box and unleashed a powerful shot, only for Souza to pull off an impressive save. Shortly afterward, Carrillo had a golden opportunity to break the deadlock when he went one-on-one with Souza, but the Corinthians keeper again denied him with a crucial save.
Juventude’s Breakthrough: Carrillo and Boza Deliver
After the break, Juventude continued to press for a goal. Their persistence paid off in the 22nd minute of the second half. Carrillo capitalized on a rebound inside the penalty area, managing to outpace Souza and slot the ball into the net, giving Juventude a 1-0 lead. The goal was a result of relentless pressure and determination from the home side.
Juventude doubled their lead in the 42nd minute. A well-timed header from Rodrigo Sam set up Danilo Boza, who executed a powerful shot from outside the box to make it 2-0. The goal was a testament to Juventude’s attacking prowess and their ability to seize crucial moments in the game.
As the match drew to a close, Corinthians intensified their efforts in a bid to salvage a favorable result. Their persistence bore fruit in stoppage time when Gustavo Henrique headed the ball into the corner of the net, reducing the deficit to 2-1. The goal injected some late drama into the encounter, but it wasn’t enough to change the overall outcome.
With this result, Juventude finds themselves in a strong position for the second leg. They can advance to the semifinals by either drawing the return fixture or losing by a single goal, which would then be decided by a penalty shootout if necessary. The decisive second leg is scheduled for September 11, 2024, at 9:00 PM local time, to be held at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo. Corinthians will be looking to overturn the deficit and secure their place in the next stage of the Copa do Brasil, promising an exciting conclusion to this quarterfinal clash.
