Corinthians handed Sport Recife their fourth straight loss in the Brasileirão, winning 2-1 at the Neo Química Arena. The match was a nail-biter, with Corinthians coming from behind to secure all three points.
Late Turnaround
Sérgio Oliveira put Sport ahead just before halftime with a precise finish from a Hereda cross. However, Memphis Depay turned the game around for Corinthians with two goals in the second half, first equalizing in the 46th minute and then scoring the winner in the 62nd.
Sport’s Struggles Continue
The loss was a bitter pill for Sport to swallow, especially as they had a chance to take all three points. Gonçalo Paciência, who recently returned from injury, came on as a substitute but couldn’t change the course of the game.
Sport now sits at the bottom of the table with just one point. Their next match is against Fortaleza at home.
- Sport’s losing streak now stands at four matches.
- Corinthians were guided by interim coach Orlando Ribeiro for the match.
- João Silva and Gonçalo Paciência were part of Sport’s lineup.
O GOL DO LEÃO NA NEO QUÍMICA ARENA! 🔥🇵🇹 Sérgio Oliveira abriu o placar: Corinthians 0x1 Sport! pic.twitter.com/NyB1tMZAdu
— Sport Club do Recife (@sportrecife) April 19, 2025