Coach’s speech and emotion drive Corinthians in Women’s Libertadores | OneFootball

On Thursday night, Corinthians released the behind-the-scenes footage of their qualification for the final of the Conmebol Libertadores Feminina. The Brabas secured their spot by eliminating Ferroviária on penalties, after a 1-1 draw in regular time. The material, published on Corinthians TV, shows details of the preparation and the emotions of the players in Buenos Aires.

The video begins with an epic narration, highlighting that when “lightning insists on striking three times in the same place, it's because that place has learned to shine on its own”, referring to the possible consecutive three-time championship of Timão. In the locker room of Estadio Florencio Sola, the atmosphere was light and relaxed, with Vic Albuquerque, Gi Fernandes, Jaque, and Robledo rehearsing choreographies before the decisive game.

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Before the match started, Lucas Piccinato gave a brief pep talk, reinforcing the main points for the team to emerge victorious on Argentine soil. After warming up on the field, the coach spoke to the group again in the unity circle, emphasizing the importance of the moment and the weight of facing a Libertadores semifinal.

“It's about living this moment here, playing a big damn game, a Libertadores semifinal, an opponent on the other side, whoever it may be. We are putting Corinthians in the third consecutive Libertadores final. It's historic, this has never been done before. And we are going to build history once again wearing this jersey. You have to leave everything on the field. You have to give everything you have out there. All your energies, everything out there. There is no tomorrow”, shouted the coach.

During the match, Corinthians took the lead at the end of the first half, with Mariza capitalizing on a free-kick by Andressa Alves and scoring with a header. Despite the halftime instructions to stay focused, the alvinegro team ended up conceding a late equalizer in the second half, taking the decision to penalties.

In the penalty shootout, goalkeeper Nicole Ramos shone by saving Fátima Dutra's alternate kick, securing Corinthians' place in their third consecutive Libertadores final, an unprecedented achievement in the tournament's history. After the final whistle, Piccinato, Mariza, and Nicole celebrated the qualification in emotional interviews.

The grand final will be this Saturday at 4:30 PM, again at Estadio Florencio Sola, in Buenos Aires. Corinthians will face Deportivo Cali from Colombia, in pursuit of their sixth Conmebol Libertadores Feminina title.

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