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By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Editorial Team

On Monday night (11), Corinthians hosted São Paulo at Estádio Alfredo Schürig, Fazendinha, in a match valid for the tenth round of the first stage of the 2026 Brazilian Women’s Championship, and won 2-1. The goals for the Brabas were scored by Duda Sampaio and Andressa Alves. With the result, the Corinthians side remained at the top of the national tournament with 25 points — eight wins, one draw, and one loss — with 25 goals scored and nine conceded.

The Corinthians coaching staff had three absences for the Majestoso derby: center-backs Agustina (left-leg muscle discomfort) and Thais Regina (physical transition), as well as midfielder Juliana Passari (physical transition). Meanwhile, midfielder Ana Vitória returned to the pitch after a period out while being monitored by the club’s medical department after coming off the concussion protocol she entered following an injury suffered with the Brazilian National Team.

Photo: Pedro Henrique/Timão Delas

With that, head coach Emily Lima chose the following lineup to start the match: Lelê; Erika, Thais Ferreira, Ivana Fuso (Juliete), and Tamires; Ana Vitória (Letícia Monteiro), Duda Sampaio (Gisela Robledo), Andressa Alves; Jaqueline, Belén Aquino (Jhonson), and Gabi Zanotti (Vic Albuquerque).

The bench options were: Nicole, Duda Mineira, Rafa Rocha, Juliete, Paola García, Dayana Rodríguez, Letícia Monteiro, Vic Albuquerque, Ariel Godoi, Gisela Robledo, Rhaizza, and Jhonson.

São Paulo lineup

Thiago Viana chose the following lineup to start the match: Carlinha; Serrana, Bruna Calderan, Tayla, Carol Gil, Bia Menezes, Robinha, Aline, Pereyra, Crivelari, and Isa.

Refereeing

The referee was Daiane Muniz (SP). Her assistants were Fabrini Bevilaqua Costa (SP) and Juliana Vicentin Esteves (SP). The fourth official was Adeli Mara Monteiro (SP). There is no VAR in the first stage of the tournament.

Next match

After hosting São Paulo at Fazendinha for the Brasileirão, Corinthians now turns its focus back to the Paulista Championship. This is because next Thursday (14), at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Timão will visit Red Bull Bragantino at Estádio Bendito Agnelo Castellano for the second round of the state competition’s qualifying stage.

First half

The opening minutes of the match between Corinthians and São Paulo saw the Corinthians side moving the ball around in defense, while the visitors closed down spaces. After one minute, Ana Vitória was dispossessed, but the rival team failed to make the most of the counterattack. At the three-minute mark, Timão built down the right and Jaqueline sent in a cross from the byline, but Tamires could not reach it.

In the fourth minute, São Paulo threatened in attack. After a through ball down the left, Serrana shot into Andressa Alves inside the box. Soon after, goalkeeper Lelê gathered the ball following a cross from the right. With almost 10 minutes played, the Majestoso was balanced, with both teams trying to impose their game but without creating major chances so far.

Soon after, Timão had a free kick from midfield taken by Andressa Alves, but the ball went straight out over the end line. In the 15th minute, after a challenge in midfield, a São Paulo player beat Ana Vitória and Bia Menezes hit a low shot just wide of Lelê’s left post.

Four minutes later, the Brabas came close! Belén Aquino received the ball in the box and had her shot blocked. On the loose ball down the left, Tamires crossed dangerously, Carlinha came off her line poorly, and Duda Sampaio fired over the bar. Shortly after, Corinthians scored the first goal! After a cross from the right toward the far side, Gabi Zanotti beat Serrana and knocked it into the middle of the six-yard box, Andressa Alves laid it off, and Duda Sampaio finished into the back of the net! Score: Corinthians 1-0 São Paulo

Then Andressa Alves received the ball in midfield and shot from distance, Carlinha parried it, and Jaqueline scored on the rebound. However, the goal was ruled out for offside by the Brabas’ number 30. In the 26th minute came the second goal for the club from Parque São Jorge! Gabi Zanotti switched play to Andressa Alves, who shot from distance and saw Carlinha let it in! Score: Corinthians 2-0 São Paulo.

In the 29th minute, Corinthians threatened again. Belén Aquino received a long ball in stride and went one-on-one with Carol, who dispossessed the Uruguayan forward. With 35 minutes gone in the first half, Timão controlled the game while also seeing São Paulo press higher at times. Emily Lima’s players suffocated São Paulo’s build-up, which looked to create through the middle, but the Corinthians midfield kept coming out on top.

When the clock hit 45 minutes, four more were added. In the 46th, Isa played Crivelari into the box, but the striker finished poorly wide of Lelê’s goal. At the 49-minute mark, the first half ended: Corinthians 2-0 São Paulo.

Second half

To start the second half, coach Emily Lima made no changes. The opening minutes of the final stage between Corinthians and São Paulo saw the home side, even with the lead, pushing forward in search of a bigger advantage. After one minute, Tamires received a long pass out wide on the left and crossed, but the São Paulo defense cleared it.

Right after that, Jaqueline received the ball in the center of the field and shot over Carlinha’s goal. Later, goalkeeper Lelê saved a low shot from midfield and played out normally. It was the rival’s first shot on target. Four minutes later, another attack from the Morumbis team.

Isa received the ball in midfield on the left, carried it forward, and hit a low shot wide of the Corinthians goal. In the eighth minute, Bia Menezes almost got on the end of it and nearly pulled one back for São Paulo after a waist-high cross from the right. In the 10th, the visitors kept up the pressure and Carol Gil shot over Lelê’s goal.

In the 11th minute, Corinthians made their first two changes: midfielder Ana Vitória and forward Belén Aquino left the field for Letícia Monteiro. Two minutes later, São Paulo nearly scored their first. After an inswinging corner from the right, Tayla hit the crossbar and, on the rebound, Tamires hoofed it high and away!

In the 19th minute, São Paulo had two more chances. Bia Menezes crossed from the left and Serrana had her shot blocked. On the rebound, Serrana herself shot again and Lelê made a great save, sending it out for a corner! From the corner, the ball bounced around in the six-yard box and Serrana pulled one back. Score: Corinthians 2-1 São Paulo. After conceding, Timão began to attack more often again.

Andressa Alves took a free kick from the right edge of the box and Carlinha parried it! In the 25th minute, Crivelari received the ball on the left wing, free of marking after Ivana Fuso switched off, and hit a placed shot that Lelê tipped away! Three minutes later, Corinthians made their third change: Ivana Fuso came on in place of Juliete.

In the 31st minute, Jaqueline built a move through the middle and spotted Gabi Zanotti. The Brabas’ number 10, with one touch, fed Jhonson, who shot straight at goalkeeper Carlinha! The play, however, was stopped for offside. Two minutes later, Corinthians made a mistake playing out from the back. Serrana beat Tamires and fired a shot that brought a superb save from Lelê. From the corner kick, Bia Menezes sent it in and Timão’s goalkeeper punched clear well.

In the 37th, Timão again made a mistake in buildup with Juliete and Andressa Alves, but São Paulo failed to take advantage and had their shot blocked by the Corinthians defense. With almost 41 minutes gone in the second half, the São Paulo side kept pressing in search of an equalizer. Right after that, Timão made two more changes: midfielder Vic Albuquerque and forward Gisela Robledo came on in place of Gabi Zanotti and Duda Sampaio, respectively.

When the clock hit 45 minutes, seven minutes were added. In the first minute of stoppage time, Camilinha hit a weak shot into Lelê’s hands. Corinthians responded with a run down the right by Gisela Robledo, who was brought down hard by Robinha. From the free kick on the right, Tamires shot directly on goal and Carlinha saved it in two attempts!

In the 47th minute, Vic slipped a pass through to Letícia Monteiro. Number 19 went one-on-one with Carlinha, who made the save. The play was stopped for offside. Then Jaqueline, on the right, received the ball on the right and sent in a low cross, but Timão’s defense cleared it! Right after that, Gisela Robledo was found in midfield and shot straight out over the end line.

In the 49th minute, Jaqueline was fouled hard by Carol Gil on the right touchline. Andressa Alves took it, and the São Paulo defense cleared. Timão kept resisting the rival’s pressure. In the final play, São Paulo won a corner after Robinha’s deflected shot. Vitorinha delivered it and Lelê saved Gadu’s shot! When the clock reached 52 minutes, the match was over! Corinthians 2-1 São Paulo!

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