On April 8, 2025, América de Cali and Corinthians faced off at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali, Colombia, for the second round of the group stage of the 2025 Copa Sudamericana. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, reflecting the balance between the two teams and keeping both in contention for qualification.
Match Details: América de Cali vs Corinthians
- Date & Time: April 8, 2025, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time)
- Venue: Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero, Cali, Colombia
- Competition: 2025 Copa Sudamericana – Group Stage, Group C
Goals:
- América de Cali: Luis Ramos, 23rd minute (1st half)
- Corinthians: Matheuzinho, 65th minute (2nd half)
Yellow Cards:
- América de Cali: Pestaña, Carrascal, Balanta, Cavadia
- Corinthians: Matheuzinho, Félix Torres, José Martínez
Lineups:
América de Cali (Coach: César Farías):
Jorge Soto; Candelo, Pestaña, Medina, Mina; Carrascal, Balanta (subbed by Leys), Barrios; Quintero, Vergara (subbed by Cavadia), Luis Ramos.
Corinthians (Coach: António Oliveira):
Starting lineup not available from official sources
Highlight: Matheuzinho came on in the second half and scored the equalizer.
Match Summary – América de Cali vs Corinthians
| Competition | Copa Sudamericana 2025 – Group C |
| Date | April 8, 2025 |
| Time | 9:30 PM (Brasília time) |
| Stadium | Pascual Guerrero Stadium, Cali |
| Final Score | América de Cali 1 – 1 Corinthians |
Scorers:
| Team | Player | Minute |
| América de Cali | Luis Ramos | 23′ 1st half |
| Corinthians | Matheuzinho | 20′ 2nd half |
Yellow Cards:
| América de Cali | Corinthians |
| Pestaña | Matheuzinho |
| Carrascal | Félix Torres |
| Balanta | José Martínez |
| Cavadia |
Group C Standings (After the Draw)
| Position | Team | Points |
| 1st | América de Cali | 4 |
| 2nd | Racing (URU)* | 3 |
| 3rd | Argentinos Juniors | 3 |
| 4th | Corinthians | 1 |
Note: Results based on previous matchdays. Official standings updated on Conmebol’s website.
Match Analysis: América de Cali vs Corinthians
América de Cali started the match with high pressure and took the lead in the 23rd minute when Luis Ramos capitalized on a defensive mistake by Corinthians. The Brazilian team responded in the second half, with Matheuzinho leveling the score in the 65th minute with a powerful shot from outside the box. Both teams had chances afterward, but the score remained unchanged.
Current Situation in Group C
With the draw, Corinthians earned their first point in the competition, while América de Cali reached four points and currently tops the group.
- América de Cali – 4 points
- Team B – 3 points
- Team C – 3 points
- Corinthians – 1 point
Head-to-Head: América de Cali vs Corinthians
This was the third meeting between América de Cali and Corinthians. They previously met in the 1995 Conmebol Cup quarterfinals:
- Nov 15, 1995: Corinthians 2-1 América de Cali – Estádio do Pacaembu
- Nov 22, 1995: América de Cali 3-1 Corinthians – Estadio Pascual Guerrero
With the recent draw, the historical record stands at one win each and one draw.
Upcoming Matches
| Team | Next Match | Date |
| Corinthians | vs Racing (URU) – Neo Química Arena | April 24 |
| América de Cali | vs Argentinos Juniors – Away Match | April 25 |
Conclusion
The away draw keeps Corinthians alive in the competition, but it highlights the need for wins in upcoming fixtures to secure a spot in the next round. América de Cali, on the other hand, shows strength by leading the group and remains focused on advancing.
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