Corinthians draw derby and stay second in the Women's Paulista | OneFootball

On Thursday night, Corinthians drew 2-2 with Santos in a match valid for the third round of the Campeonato Paulista Feminino. The game took place at Fazendinha, and the Brabas’ goals were scored by Erika and Gabi Zanotti.

The derby had a balanced first half with few clear chances, but the attacks were efficient with the opportunities they created. Santos went ahead through Carol Baiana, while Corinthians reacted quickly and found the equalizer with Erika. Before halftime, Gi Fernandes also hit the post after a rebound from a Jhonson attempt.

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In the second half, Emily Lima’s team came back more aggressive in attack. The pressure paid off with the go-ahead goal scored by Gabi Zanotti, in addition to other chances that forced good saves from the Santos goalkeeper. Despite controlling part of the second half, the Brabas ended up conceding the equalizer in the final minutes.

So where does that leave things?

With the result, Corinthians remain in second place in the Paulistão Feminino, now with four points. Ferroviária stay top with seven, while Palmeiras sit just behind Timão, also with four points, but behind on goal difference. São Paulo, Santos, Taubaté, Red Bull Bragantino and Mirassol complete the standings.

Next match

The Brabas’ next match will be this Monday at 9 p.m. against Mixto at Canindé, for the 12th round of the Brazilian Women’s Championship.

Corinthians lineup

For the derby, Corinthians had four confirmed absences. Goalkeeper Rillary was left out due to pain in her right elbow, while Agustina Barroso, Thaís Regina and Juliana Passari remained in the medical department. Emily Lima opted for an alternative lineup against Santos.

Thus, Timão started the match with: Nicole Ramos; Gi Fernandes, Erika, Letícia Teles and Juliete; Dayana Rodríguez, Gisela Robledo, Letícia Monteiro, Vic Albuquerque, Ariel Godoi and Jhonson.

On the bench were available: Ana Morganti, Andressa Alves, Gabi Zanotti, Ivana Fuso, Rafa Rocha, Paola García, Belén Aquino, Duda Sampaio, Rhaizza, Jaqueline, Duda Mineira and Carol Nogueira.

Santos lineup

Santos, coached by Marcelo Frigerio, began the derby with: Taty Amaro; Letícia Santos, Ana Alice, Rafa Martins, Larissa Vasconcelos, Suzane Pires, Katrine, Eudimilla, Laryh, Evelin Bonifácio and Carol Baiana.

First half

The Brabas started the derby pressing and created the first chance just two minutes in. Jhonson advanced down the right and sent in a low cross to Vic Albuquerque, who tried to finish with a volley but could not make proper contact.

Santos responded immediately through Eudimilla, who tried her luck from distance and forced Nicole into a good save. After the scare, Corinthians tried to control the attacking play by passing the ball around in the final third, mainly using Jhonson in a central role and Juliete down the left. Even so, the final pass remained a problem.

In the 10th minute, the visitors threatened again with a dangerous cross that went all the way across the six-yard box. Shortly after, Robledo did well on the right and found Gi Fernandes, who tried to cross, but the defense cleared.

Santos’ first goal came in the 17th minute. After an individual play by Evelin Bonifácio, Carol Baiana received the ball and fired across goal to open the scoring.

Corinthians’ response came quickly. In the 20th minute, Robledo delivered a precise free kick into the box and Erika rose unmarked to head home and level the derby: Corinthians 1-1.

After equalizing, Timão grew into the match. Letícia Monteiro and Vic Albuquerque became more involved in attacking moves, and Corinthians nearly turned it around in the 31st minute, when Vic hit a low shot and forced Taty Amaro to save Santos.

In the final minutes of the first half, the Brabas intensified the pressure. Ariel Godoi tried to make things happen on the right, while Robledo orchestrated the main attacking moves. In the 44th minute, after a good passing move, Jhonson tried to chip the Santos goalkeeper, who made a great save. On the rebound, Gi Fernandes hit the post and wasted the best chance to go ahead.

The referee ended the first half at the 48-minute mark, with the score level.

Second half

After the break, Emily Lima made two changes: Gabi Zanotti and Belén Aquino came on for Jhonson and Robledo. Santos started on the front foot and created good chances in the opening minutes, forcing two important saves from Nicole. Even so, Corinthians took the lead with their first big chance.

In the 12th minute, after a corner kick, Vic Albuquerque redirected the ball inside the box and Gabi Zanotti appeared unmarked to finish into the net: Corinthians 2-1.

After going ahead, Emily Lima made more changes, bringing on Andressa Alves and Jaqueline in place of Letícia Monteiro and Ariel Godoi.

Corinthians enjoyed their best spell of the match and nearly extended the lead with a series of dangerous shots. Belén Aquino had two good chances saved by Taty Amaro, while Day Rodríguez also forced the opposing goalkeeper into action.

Even under pressure, Santos managed to respond. In the 37th minute, Analuyza tried a shot from outside the box and lofted it over Nicole to make it all square again.

Shortly afterward, the visitors nearly completed the comeback on a quick counterattack, but the finish went over the bar.

In the final minutes, Emily Lima also sent on Duda Sampaio and Ivana Fuso. Timão tried to push in stoppage time with possession and forward runs, but could not turn their pressure into a goal. After 50 minutes of play, the referee ended the derby in a 2-2 draw at Fazendinha.

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