Corinthians beat Bahia to reach Brasileirão Feminino final | OneFootball

Corinthians are in the final of the Brazilian Women’s Championship. The team coached by Emily Lima beat Bahia 1-0 this Tuesday at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador and secured a place in the final. Jhonson scored the goal that decided the matchup.

Corinthians take the lead in the first half

As Brabas got the result from winning the ball back in the attacking third. In the 13th minute of the first half, Belén Aquino dispossessed Raquel and found Jhonson in a good position to shoot. The forward took the opportunity and opened the scoring.

Bahia tried to respond before halftime. Cássia had their best chance in the 16th minute, but was denied by Nicole. Corinthians threatened again in the 37th minute, when Vic Albuquerque struck from the edge of the box and forced Yanne into action.

Bahia increase the pressure in the second half

The Bahia side came back from the break looking for an equalizer and began to spend more time in attack. In the 21st minute, Raquel shot from inside the box after a corner, but Nicole once again kept the ball out.

The team coached by Emily Lima also found spaces to attack. In the 25th minute, Gabi Zanotti took advantage of another turnover high up the pitch and struck from outside the box, forcing another save from Yanne.

In the final minutes, Bahia stepped up the pressure. In the 35th minute, Maia received a cross unmarked near the penalty spot, but headed over the bar. Two minutes later, Ju Oliveira pounced on a loose ball from a corner and hit Nicole’s post.

The São Paulo side held firm under pressure until the final whistle and sealed qualification. Now Corinthians await the outcome of the other semifinal, between São Paulo and Flamengo, to find out their opponent in the Brazilian Women’s Championship final.

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