Corinthians vs Juventude: Corinthians wins with Memphis Depay in the audience

2 years back Andre Neri 10 minutes reading time

Find out now everything about the game valid for the Copa do Brasil between Corinthians x Juventude, with new star Memphis Depay in the audience!

Do you believe in coincidences? On the night that Memphis Depay was in the audience, the black and white team achieved an exciting comeback against Youth in the Neo Química Arena.

With goals from Romero, Zé Marcos (own goal) and André Ramalho, Timão won 3-1. Thus, they advanced to the semifinals of the Brazil Cup.

The match was marked by tense moments. VAR reviews were conducted and yellow cards were handed out to both teams.

But the Corinthians showed his strength and determination, especially in the second half.

At that moment, they pressed until they achieved victory with André Ramalho's decisive goal in the 51st minute.

The presence of Memphis Depay, even if only as a spectator, seems to have brought positive energy to the team.

The reinforcement, who will be officially presented this Thursday (12), saw the tenacity and quality of the Corinthians squad up close.

Could Depay's presence have been the push that Corinthians needed to continue firmly in pursuit of the title Brazil Cup?

Time will tell, but one thing is certain: the black and white fans have plenty of reasons to celebrate and dream big this season.

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The exciting game between Corinthians x Juventude

The game between Corinthians and Youth for the Brazil Cup was full of emotions.

It was carried out in the Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo. Corinthians won 3-1, advancing to the semifinals.

The first half was action-packed. Corinthians scored the first goal with Romero in the 28th minute.

THE Youth equalized with Lucas Barbosa, but the goal was disallowed by VAR.

In the 40th minute, Juventude equalized again with an own goal from Timão goalkeeper Hugo Souza.

This goal was controversial, coming from a corner.

In the second half, Corinthians pressed for the win. They scored their second goal with an own goal by Zé Marcos.

In the 51st minute, André Ramalho scored the third goal, sending the fans into a frenzy.

“It was a difficult game, but we managed to qualify with a lot of grit and determination.

The fans’ support was fundamental in achieving this victory.”
– André Ramalho, Corinthians defender

The game had controversial plays and complaints from Corinthians.

There were VAR reviews that heightened the tension. Three yellow cards were shown, two for Corinthians and one for Juventude.

Statistics	Corinthians	Youth
Ball possession	53%	47%
Finalizations	7	4
Correct finishes	3	1
Corners	1	1
Absences	10	8

With the victory, Corinthians goes to semi-final of the Brazilian Cup.

They wait for the draw to find out who their next opponent will be.

Juventude is now leaving the competition, but had a surprising campaign.

Memphis Depay's debut for Corinthians

THE great signing by Corinthians was the Dutch striker Memphis Depay.

He was in the audience during the 3-1 victory over Juventude, in quarterfinals of the Brazilian Cup.

Even without entering the compo Memphis excited the crowd.

Coach Ramón Díaz has not defined when Depay will start.

But he emphasized the importance of gradually integrating him into the team.

Expectations surrounding the player are high, thanks to his successful career in Europe.

“Memphis is a very high-level player who can contribute in several attacking positions.

We'll work to ensure he adapts to our style of play as quickly as possible and can show his full potential," said Ramón.

Corinthians has struggled to convert chances into goals.

But the board believes Depay can change that. His technique, speed, and finishing ability promise to improve the team's attack.

Player	Position	Age	Contract
Memphis Depay	Attacker	29 years old	Until 2026
André Carrillo	Half	33 years old	Until July 2025*

*With possibility of extension based on goals.

In addition to Depay, Corinthians also signed Peruvian midfielder André Carrillo.

He's expected to make his debut soon. With these signings, the São Paulo club is looking to strengthen its squad to win titles.

Corinthians vs Juventude: decisive clash for the Copa do Brasil

The game between Corinthians and Juventude for quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil was exciting.

Timão needed to win by two goals to advance.

A simple victory would take the decision to penalties.

From the start, the game was intense and evenly matched. Corinthians pressed hard to score the first goal.

Juventude, on the other hand, waited for counterattacks to surprise.

In the 28th minute, Ángel Romero scored the first goal for Corinthians.

This gave the fans hope. But in the 41st minute, the Corinthians's goalkeeper scored an own goal, tying the game.

“We knew it would be a tough game, but we were confident in our ability to turn the situation around.

Romero's goal gave us more peace of mind, but Juventude's draw complicated everything again.”

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Team	Goals	Yellow Cards
Corinthians	Romero (28 min 1st half), Zé Marcos against (38 min 2nd half), André Ramalho (50 min 2nd half)	Rodrigo Garro, Hugo Souza, Fagner
Youth	Zé Marcos (44 min 1st half)	Jair Ventura, Erick Farias

The second half was spent searching for the winning goal. Corinthians had more possession.

Juventude defended well and waited for counterattacks.

In the 82nd minute, Zé Marcos scored an own goal for Corinthians.

The match became even more exciting. In stoppage time, André Ramalho scored Timão's third goal, qualifying for the semifinals.

The clash between Corinthians and Juventude in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil showed the importance of every detail.

With grit and determination, Timão reversed the disadvantage and advanced to the next stage.

Refereeing controversies in the first half

The Copa do Brasil match between Corinthians and Juventude was controversial from the start. Referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalhães was questioned at two key moments.

These moments resulted in goals being disallowed after VAR review.

In the 31st minute, Lucas Barbosa scored a goal, but the referee changed the decision after more than three minutes.

This generated a lot of anger among Corinthians players and fans.

Shortly after, in the 40th minute, there was another controversy. Juventude's equalizer was awarded after a lengthy VAR review.

This left the Corinthians fans very indignant.

"It was a bizarre play. I took the contact and couldn't make the save. It's difficult when even the captain can't talk to the referee to understand the rules," lamented Hugo Souza.

Wagner do Nascimento Magalhães has made controversial decisions in Corinthians matches before. In 2018, he disallowed a goal in the Copa do Brasil final.

In 2020, he awarded a controversial penalty for a handball by a player with his back turned.

Year	Game	Controversy
2018	Brazil Cup Final	Corinthians' disallowed goal
2020	Corinthians x Palmeiras	Penalty awarded for handball by player with his back turned
2024	Corinthians x Juventude	Two goals disallowed after VAR review

Despite the controversies in the first half, Corinthians remained calm.

They came back focused for the second half. With goals from Romero, Zé Marcos (GC), and Ramalho, they won 3-1 and advanced to the Copa do Brasil semifinals.

Corinthians pressed in the second half until they achieved victory

Corinthians started the second half with great determination.

They wanted to turn the tables and reach the Copa do Brasil semifinals. The team put pressure on Juventude and created several scoring chances.

Goalkeeper Gabriel made important saves against Yuri Auberto and Garro.

This helped Juventude maintain the draw.

But, in the 82nd minute, Corinthians' pressure arrived.

Garro took a shot from outside the box, Gabriel missed and Zé Marcos scored an own goal, putting Tião in the lead in the game.

Corinthians didn't stop there. They wanted more and found victory in stoppage time. In the 90th minute, André Ramalho scored to seal the victory.

He rose higher than Juventude's defense and scored.

"It was a very difficult game, Juventude closed well. But we never gave up, we kept our heads in the game, and we achieved this important victory with a lot of grit and determination." – André Ramalho, Corinthians defender and scorer of the winning goal.

Team	Goals Scored	Goals Conceded	Final Result
Corinthians	3	1	3-1 victory
Youth	1	3	3-1 defeat

With the 3-1 victory, Corinthians overcame the defeat in the first leg.

They secured their place in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. The Fiel Torcida, who were in the Neo Química Arena, lived an exciting moment.

Upcoming challenges for Corinthians and Juventude

After the exciting qualification for the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil, Corinthians now turns its attention to the next games node Brazilian Championship.

The black and white team, which is still fighting to move away from the relegation zone, will have a decisive clash away from home against Botafogo on Saturday, in the 26th round of the competition.

Juventude, eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, also has an important commitment in the national championship.

The team from Rio Grande do Sul will host Fluminense on Sunday in Caxias do Sul, looking to pick up points to stay out of the relegation zone.

Meanwhile, Corinthians eagerly awaits to find out their opponent in the Copa do Brasil semi-finals.

The São Paulo team will face the winner of the match between Flamengo and Bahia, which does not yet have a set date.

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“We know the importance of next games, both in Brazilian Championship as in the Copa do Brasil. We will work hard to maintain our good performance and achieve our goals this season,” said Corinthians coach Ramón Díaz.

With Memphis Depay's presence and the dramatic victory over Juventude, Corinthians gains confidence to face the challenges that lie ahead.

The black and white fans hope that the team maintains its focus and determination to fight for titles and definitively move away from the bottom of the table. Brazilian Championship.

Corinthians x Juventude: Conclusion

Corinthians achieved an important classification for the semi-final of the Brazilian Cup.

This happened after beating Juventude 3-1 in a exciting game. The game was held at Neo Química Arena, with more than 45 thousand fans in attendance.

Despite the controversial refereeing in the first half, Timão showed strength. They pursued victory with determination.

Romero opened the scoring for Corinthians in the 28th minute.

However, Juventude equalized with an own goal from Hugo Souza (GC).

In the second half, Corinthians pressed until they scored the winning goal with Zé Marcos.

André Ramalho sealed the victory in the 51st minute.

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THE Corinthians classification for the semi-final of the Brazilian Cup increases the fans' expectations.

Memphis Depay's debut appearance, even if only as a spectator, also marked the night.

With a strong and competitive squad, Corinthians remains in the fight for titles.

The revenue of more than 2.5 million reais generated by the game demonstrates the support and passion of the Fiel Torcida for the club.