Author: Vishwajit Sawant
Santos remain winless with goalless draw against Coritiba
Santos failed to open the scoring and were held to a 0-0 draw by Coritiba at Couto Pereira on matchday ten. The result extended Santos’ run of eight games without a win, while Coritiba continued to search for their first victory in the tournament. Although Santos improved defensively in the second half, they struggled to create clear chances. Coritiba relied on counter-attacks, with Alef Manga leading the way. Despite Coritiba’s Camacho receiving a red card at the end of the game, Santos were unable to score the winning goal.
Atlético-MG and Red Bull Bragantino draw 1-1 in Brasileirão clash
In an eventful match at Mineirão, Atlético-MG and Red Bull Bragantino played out a 1-1 draw on matchday 10. Paulinho opened the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute, while Sasha, a former Atlético player, equalized for the São Paulo club in the 35th minute. In the 87th minute, Paulinho’s goal was disallowed for being in an offside position. The result was unfavorable for both teams, with Atlético-MG risking their place in the top four, while Bragantino missed the chance to enter the top ten. Despite being favored, Atlético faced a well-organized Bragantino team, resulting in a frustrating result for the home side.
Bahia and Cruzeiro draw 2-2
Bahia and Cruzeiro played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Fonte Nova Arena. Kayke (18′) and Arthur Sales (66′) scored for the home side. Bruno Rodrigues (30′) and Wesley (45′ +1) scored for Cruzeiro.
The match saw both teams create chances, with Bahia taking the lead from Kayke’s corner. Cruzeiro equalized through Bruno Rodrigues, followed by Wesley’s goal to take the lead. However, Bahia recovered in the second half, with Arthur Sales scoring the equalizer. Cruzeiro had chances to secure victory, including a goal disallowed for offside by Henrique Dourado. A penalty awarded to Cruzeiro was later annulled by the VAR.
Ruan Oliveira ends three-year injury nightmare with goal on return to Corinthians
After undergoing three operations and missing almost three years due to a serious knee injury, Ruan Oliveira made a triumphant return. The midfielder, who came through the youth ranks at Corinthians, came on in the second half and scored in the 81st minute to draw 1-1 with Cuiabá. Earlier, Deyverson scored in the 55th minute to give the away side the lead. The result came at a tense time for Corinthians, who had been eliminated from the Libertadores. The team is in danger of being relegated if it is overtaken by América-MG, Goiás or Vasco in the round.
Two goals from Tiquinho Soares secure victory for Botafogo over Fortaleza
In their last match before the FIFA break, Botafogo beat Fortaleza 2-0. Tiquinho Soares (45’+3, 63′) was the hero of the night, scoring both goals at the Nilton Santos Stadium. The win took Botafogo to 24 points, creating a five-point lead over Palmeiras. Fortaleza, on the other hand, dropped to tenth place in the standings. The teams will play again at the end of June, with Botafogo facing Cuiabá and Fortaleza taking on Cruzeiro.