Corinthians thrash América-MG, back to winning ways in women's league | OneFootball

On the evening of this Monday (23rd), Corinthians faced América-MG at the Neo Química Arena in a match valid for the fourth round of the first phase of the 2026 Women's Brazilian Championship, and won by a score of 4 x 0. The goals for the Brabas were scored by Gabi Zanotti (twice), Erika, and Andressa Alves. With the result, the Corinthians team jumps to the fifth overall position with seven points – two wins, one draw, and one loss – nine goals scored and five conceded.

For the match, the Corinthians technical staff could not count on two players: defenders Thaís Regina and Agustina Barroso, who are recovering from surgery for a fibula fracture in the left ankle and treatment of a muscle injury in the left leg, respectively. Therefore, coach Emily Lima fielded the following team to start the match: Lelê; Carol Nogueira (Ivana Fuso), Erika, Thais Ferreira, and Juliete (Tamires); Duda Sampaio (Paola García), Andressa Alves (Jaqueline), and Letícia Monteiro; Gabi Zanotti, Vic Albuquerque, and Jhonson (Ariel Godoi).

Photo: Pedro Henrique/Timão Delas

The bench had the following options: Nicole, Letícia Teles, Paola Garcia, Ivana Fuso, Ariel Godoi, Gi Fernandes, Belén Aquino, Rhaizza, Jaqueline, Tamires, Dayana Rodríguez, and Ana Vitória.

América-MG Lineup

The team from Minas Gerais took the field with: Sandy; Lorranny, Maiara, Mimi, and Duda Nascimento; Duda Teixeira, Ana Clara, and Rafinha; Dubai, Laís Giacomel, and Pâmella.

Refereeing

The referee for the match was Rejane Caetano da Silva (CE), assisted by Juliana Vicentin Esteves (SP) and Anna Beatriz Scagnolato (SP). The fourth official was Talita Ximenes de Freitas (SP), while Carlos Donizeti Pianosqui (SP) was designated as the field analyst. There is no VAR in this phase of the competition.

Next Commitment

After facing América-MG in Itaquera, Corinthians remains focused on the Women's Brazilian Championship. This is because the Alvinegro will visit Botafogo next Friday (27th), for the fifth round of the first phase of the national tournament. The match is scheduled for 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro.

First Half

The opening minutes of the match between Corinthians and América-MG saw the Brabas seeking to dominate the actions, playing in a 4-1-3-2 formation. In the first minute, Juliete was played down the left flank. Number 22 crossed to Gabi Zanotti, whose header forced Sandy to palm away for a corner. On the corner kick, the Minas Gerais team's goalkeeper again palmed it away!

At three minutes, the first goal for the Brabas! In a play set up on the right offensive side. Vic Albuquerque was played on the sideline. Number 17 launched Letícia Monteiro down the flank, who nutmegged her opponent and crossed for Gabi Zanotti in the small area to open the scoring for the Alvinegro! Corinthians 1 x 0 América-MG!

After taking the lead, Corinthians maintained control of the match and continued with a strong offensive presence. The Minas Gerais team, on the other hand, couldn't keep the ball and only defended in their half. At 15 minutes, after a corner from the left, the ball fell to Letícia Monteiro at the edge of the area, who shot over the goal.

At 18 minutes, Carol Nogueira, playing as right-back, was substituted due to pain in her left leg. In her place, forward Ivana Fuso was brought on. Four minutes later, another chance for Corinthians, Ivana Fuso received the ball at the right flank and crossed at mid-height. Jhonson almost managed to complete it into the net.

In the next move, the Brabas' number 40 received a deep pass and almost scored Corinthians' second goal. At 25 minutes, the second goal for the Parque São Jorge club! From a right-side corner, defender Erika scored the second goal for Corinthians by finishing inside the small area. Alvinegro 2 x 0 América-MG.

With just over 33 minutes, the Parque São Jorge club continued to impose themselves in the match, causing serious difficulties for the Minas Gerais team's ball exit. The 10 outfield players occupied the offensive field. Four minutes later, the third goal for the Brabas! Gabi Zanotti received the ball at the right flank, crossed, and Andressa Alves completed at the far post to extend the lead! 3 x 0 Corinthians!

At 41 minutes, Jhonson received a cross from the right and headed firmly for Sandy to save! Three minutes later, Zanotti was played on the right and crossed low, but Sandy intercepted the cross providentially. When the clock hit 45 minutes, five more minutes were added.

At 48, Corinthians had a free-kick opportunity from the edge of the area with Duda Sampaio, who shot over! Two minutes later, end of the first half! Brabas 3 x 0 América-MG. The Parque São Jorge club completely dominated the initial stage, especially in ball possession, requiring great saves from the opposing goalkeeper.

Second Half

To start the second half, coach Emily Lima made the substitutions of Tamires and Ariel Godoi for Juliete and Jhonson. The first minutes of the final stage had the same scenario as the first half. The Brabas had total control of ball possession. In the first minute of the second half, Vic Albuquerque received the ball in the midfield and shot for Sandy to send it for a corner!

On the corner, the opposing defense cleared the danger. At 11 minutes, the Parque São Jorge club was managing the result and frequently occupying the offensive field in search of extending the lead on the scoreboard. However, the Brabas team had not yet tested the América-MG goalkeeper as much as in the first half.

Three minutes later, Vic Albuquerque received a cross from the far post and shot firmly towards the goal, but Sandy saved with her foot! Shortly after, from a corner by midfielder Andressa Alves, Ivana Fuso headed onto the crossbar! At 21 minutes, midfielder Andressa Alves left the field for forward Jaqueline.

Three minutes later, Corinthians set up a play through the midfield and Letícia Monteiro shot wide, with a deflection. Then, after a corner, Sandy punched away the danger from América's area. Shortly after, left-back Tamires almost completed into the net after receiving a cross from the right, but the opposing player cleared for a corner.

After the corner, Jaqueline almost scored with a header! A few minutes later, midfielder Duda Sampaio received the ball at the edge of the area, turned around the marker, and shot for Sandy to save and palm away! At 34 minutes, the last change for Alvinegro: Duda Sampaio left the field for defensive midfielder Paola García.

A minute later, Corinthians set up a play from the defensive field. Thais Ferreira received the ball in the midfield and played it to Jaqueline, who shot wide. At 38 minutes, the fourth goal for the Brabas! Left-back Tamires crossed to Zanotti, who headed into the net! Score: Corinthians 4 x 0 América-MG.

Three minutes later, left-back Tamires received the ball in the midfield and struck first-time into the top corner for Sandy to palm away for a corner. After the corner, there was a scramble in the area, and Sandy claimed the ball. When the clock hit 45 minutes, five more minutes were added. Subsequently, Jaqueline shot from distance onto the crossbar!

At 50 minutes, end of the game: Corinthians Women's 4 x 0 América-MG!

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