Chapecoense-sc Turn Possession Statistics Against Corinthians in 2-1 Win

Chapecoense-sc came from behind to defeat Corinthians 2-1 at Neo Quimica Arena on Sunday, September 6, completing a comeback victory in Serie A’s 26th round. The result lifted the visitors’ confidence after they entered the match with a win, while Corinthians suffered another setback after beginning the game with a loss in their recent form sequence.

Fast start and first-half response

Corinthians needed only two minutes to take the lead. Matheus Bidu finished a move assisted by Gustavo Henrique, giving the hosts an early advantage. Chapecoense-sc responded before half-time, with Marcio Antonio de Sousa Junior equalising in the 40th minute after Heitor provided the assist. The teams therefore went into the interval level at 1-1.

The visitors completed the turnaround in the 77th minute. Marcio Antonio de Sousa Junior scored again, this time with Yannick Bolasie supplying the assist, to give Chapecoense-sc a 2-1 lead that they held until full-time. His two goals made him the decisive figure on the scoresheet.

Corinthians controlled possession but could not convert

The statistics showed a clear territorial advantage for Corinthians, although the final score went against them. Fernando Diniz’s side held 62% possession and completed 613 accurate passes from 678 attempts, compared with Chapecoense-sc’s 353 accurate passes from 427. Corinthians also had 16 total shots to the visitors’ seven, including 13 attempts from inside the box.

However, Chapecoense-sc were more effective with their opportunities. Corinthians put six shots on target and Chapecoense-sc five, while the visiting goalkeeper made five saves compared with three for the home side. Corinthians also recorded five corners to two and nine shots off target, highlighting the gap between their attacking volume and their finishing.

Discipline and substitutions

Chapecoense-sc collected all four yellow cards in the match. Yago Felipe was booked after one minute, followed by Tulio Eduardo Silva De Oliveira in the 45th minute, Giovanni Augusto in the 57th and Kauan Faria in the 73rd. There were no red cards. The visitors introduced Yannick Bolasie and Miguel Carvalho Vianna in the 61st minute, while Corinthians brought on Gui Negão and Jesse Lingard for Memphis Depay and Allan five minutes later.

Table impact

Corinthians remain 11th with 32 points from 26 matches, having recorded eight wins, eight draws and 10 defeats with a goal difference of zero. Chapecoense-sc remain 20th on 17 points from 25 games, with three wins, eight draws and 14 losses and a goal difference of -23. Marcinho was the standout performer by rating, earning 8.6 after playing 82 minutes, scoring twice and registering three shots on target.