Corinthians Advances to LNF Quarters with 2-0 Win Over Pato
The Corinthians Futsal team secured a 2-0 victory over Pato Futsal in the second leg of their playoff matchup, advancing to the Liga Nacional de Futsal (LNF) quarterfinals with a 3-1 aggregate score, [meutimao.com.br] reported.
Corinthians beats Pato Branco to progress in playoffs
The clash took place at Arena Cláudio Petrycoski in Pato Branco, Paraná, on Saturday. Corinthians took control in the second half, with Fabinho scoring the opening goal in the 14th minute and Lucas Martins sealing the win with a late strike. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, allowing the Timão to progress despite a challenging away game.
The match was marked by intense physicality and a contentious penalty decision. A potential penalty award for Corinthians was overturned after a video review, and a post-match altercation between fans required police intervention, [diariodosudoeste.com.br] noted.
The arena was filled with over 4,500 fans, as the Pato Futsal sought to advance after an earlier 1-1 draw. However, the result eliminated the team from the LNF 2026, ending their campaign at home.
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Corinthians dominates recent head-to-head encounters with Pato Futsal
This victory continues a recent trend for Corinthians against Pato Futsal. The teams met in the 2018 LNF playoffs, where Pato eliminated Corinthians, but the Timão has since dominated head-to-head encounters, including a 5-1 win in 2025, [lnfoficial.com.br] reported.
Recent encounters highlight the shifting dynamics. In 2024, Pato defeated Corinthians 6-3, but in 2025, Corinthians responded with a 5-1 victory. The most recent clash, on August 8, 2026, saw Corinthians win 2-0 in the regular season, setting the stage for their playoff dominance.
Police intervene after altercation between Corinthians and Pato fans
A post-match altercation between Corinthians and Pato fans led to police intervention at the arena.
The Police Militar controlled the unrest in the stands, though no details on the cause or casualties were provided.
Who will Corinthians face in the LNF quarterfinals?
Who will Corinthians face in the LNF quarterfinals?
Corinthians will play against Magnus in the quarterfinals.
What was the scoreline of the matchup against Pato?
Corinthians won 2-0 in the second leg, with the aggregate score standing at 3-1. Fabinho and Lucas Martins scored the goals, [meutimao.com.br] noted.
Have Corinthians and Pato Futsal met before in the playoffs?
Yes, the teams faced each other in the 2018 LNF playoffs, where Pato eliminated Corinthians.
Fan Reactions and Social Media
Corinthians fans celebrated the victory on social media, with user Bruno.souza47 posting, “Grande vitória, vai Corinthians!” on October 3, 2026, in a comment on [meutimao.com.br].