Inter holds 2-0 advantage over Corinthians in Copa do Brasil match

Internacional secured a 2-0 victory against Corinthians in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 on August 2 at Beira-Rio. Two goals scored by Matheus Bahia and Alan Patrick in the second half shifted the momentum in favor of Inter, who ended a five-match winless streak. Despite Corinthians controlling possession in the first half, they could not convert chances into goals. The second leg will take place at Neo Química Arena on August 6, where Corinthians must win by at least three goals to advance outright, while a two-goal margin would lead to a penalty shootout.

• 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — 📹 Inter open up a healthy lead over Corinthians in the Copa do Brasil