Match report

Sport Recife Defeats Corinthians 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Sport Recife
Sport Recife
1–0
FT
Corinthians
Corinthians
Sep 21, 2025

In a tightly contested match in the Serie A, Sport Recife stunned Corinthians with a narrow but decisive 1-0 win. Matheusinho netted the only goal of the game, providing all the ammunition needed for Sport Recife to secure three vital points against a determined Corinthians side.

Key Facts

  • • Sport Recife secured victory with one goal scored by Matheusinho.
  • • Corinthians failed to convert multiple chances and faced setbacks due to early substitutions.
  • • Yellow cards were shown to Ramon Menezes, Matheusinho, Gabriel for Sport Recife, and Matheus Bidu for Corinthians.
  • • Sport Recife's goal was initially cancelled by VAR but reinstated.

Lineups

Sport Recife

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Gabriel (G)
  • 13 Aderlan (D)
  • 15 Rafael Thyere (D)
  • 40 Ramon Menezes (D)
  • 36 Luan Candido (D)
  • 58 Ze Lucas (M)
  • 14 C. Rivera (M)
  • 17 Matheusinho (M)
  • 19 Hyoran (M)
  • 38 Leo Pereira (M)
  • 18 Derik Lacerda (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Caique Franca
  • 33 Matheus Alexandre
  • 6 J. Silva
  • 16 Igor Carius
  • 55 V. Hugo
  • 21 Lucas Kal
  • 20 R. Atencio
  • 11 Romarinho
  • 30 Chrystian Barletta
  • 7 G. Paciencia
  • 9 I. Ramirez
  • 92 Pablo

Corinthians

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Hugo Souza (G)
  • 5 Andre Ramalho (D)
  • 13 Gustavo Henrique (D)
  • 26 F. Angileri (D)
  • 2 Matheuzinho (M)
  • 7 Maycon (M)
  • 70 J. Martinez (M)
  • 21 Matheus Bidu (M)
  • 27 Breno Bidon (F)
  • 9 Yuri Alberto (F)
  • 29 Vitinho (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 Felipe Longo
  • 3 F. Torres
  • 11 Angel Romero
  • 14 Raniele
  • 25 Caca
  • 31 Kayke
  • 37 Ryan
  • 43 Talles Magno
  • 46 Hugo
  • 47 Joao Pedro
  • 49 A. Carrillo
  • 61 Dieguinho

Timeline

  1. Sport Recife
    6' Sport Recife Card · Yellow Card
    Ramon Menezes

    Foul

  2. Sport Recife
    14' Sport Recife Var · Goal cancelled
    Ze Lucas
  3. Sport Recife
    49' Sport Recife Goal · Normal Goal
    Matheusinho
  4. Sport Recife
    61' Sport Recife Card · Yellow Card
    Matheusinho

    Foul

  5. Corinthians
    64' Corinthians subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fabrizio Angileri · On: Raniele
  6. Corinthians
    64' Corinthians subst · Substitution 2
    Off: José Martínez · On: Talles Magno
  7. Sport Recife
    69' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matheusinho · On: Chrystian Barletta
  8. Sport Recife
    70' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hyoran · On: R. Atencio
  9. Sport Recife
    78' Sport Recife Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel

    Time wasting

  10. Corinthians
    78' Corinthians subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vitinho · On: Á. Romero
  11. Corinthians
    78' Corinthians subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Maycon · On: Dieguinho
  12. Sport Recife
    84' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Aderlan · On: Matheus Alexandre
  13. Sport Recife
    85' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Léo Pereira · On: Igor Carius
  14. Corinthians
    85' Corinthians subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matheuzinho · On: Hugo
  15. Corinthians
    90'+3 Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Bidu

    Argument

  16. Sport Recife
    90'+8 Sport Recife subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ze Lucas · On: Lucas Kal

Match Stats

Stat Sport Recife Corinthians
Fouls 17 9
Pass Accuracy 72% 82%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 19
Corners 8 7
Total Passes 235 344
Yellow Cards 6 1
Blocked Shots 5 8
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 1.05 0.66
Shots off Target 4 8
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 170 281
Shots Inside Box 4 13
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card to Ramon Menezes (6') may have affected Sport Recife’s initial defensive setup, but they quickly adjusted.
  • ▸ Matheusinho's goal at 49' was pivotal as it broke the deadlock and gave Sport Recife a crucial lead that held until the final whistle.