Corinthians complete final session before Bahia Brasileirão Feminino semi-final first leg | OneFootball

Corinthians completed their final session before visiting Bahia in the Brasileirão Feminino semi-final first leg, which takes place on Tuesday 15 at Arena Fonte Nova, kick-off 21:30. According to Meu Timao, preparations concluded on Monday.

The morning for the Brabas began with activation work in the CT gym. Coach Emily Lima then oversaw attacking drills and set-piece routines.

After training the squad travelled to Salvador. The only absentee is midfielder Ana Vitória, who is recovering from an abdominal muscle injury sustained against Internacional and worked with the physios on the pitch. Forward Jaqueline is with the group and available to the staff.

With almost the full group fit, Emily Lima is expected to select the following line-up: Nicole, Gi Fernandes, Thaís Regina, Erika, Thais Ferreira, Tamires, Duda Sampaio, Jaqueline (Vic Albuquerque), Belén Aquino, Gabi Zanotti, Jhonson.

Corinthians reached the last four by beating Cruzeiro in the quarter-finals with two wins, 1-0 away thanks to Vic Albuquerque then 3-1 at Canindé. They finished the first phase in second on 28 points, three behind São Paulo, while Bahia eliminated Palmeiras.

The sides drew 1-1 in Salvador during the league phase. Last year, Corinthians knocked Bahia out in the quarter-finals with two victories.

The return leg is scheduled for Monday 21 at 21:30 at Neo Química Arena.

Source: Meu Timao

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