Overview
- Jesse Lingard’s volley sealed a 1-0 first‑leg win at third‑tier Barra in the Copa do Brasil, with the breakthrough arriving Tuesday in first‑half stoppage time.
- He connected first time after a Matheus Pereira free‑kick set up a Pedro Raul header, then VAR confirmed the goal after a lengthy review.
- Corinthians say the strike makes him the first British player to score in the tournament’s history.
- The 33‑year‑old is two starts into his spell, with seven outings since signing in March on a contract that runs through 2026.
- Corinthians take a 1-0 lead into the May 14 return leg and face Vasco da Gama in the league before hosting Peñarol on May 1 in the Copa Libertadores.