Corinthians extend dominance over São Paulo sides after Mirassol debut | OneFootball

The 4-1 victory over Mirassol last Wednesday (12) added a new opponent to Corinthians Women’s extensive history against teams from the state of São Paulo. In addition to the three points earned in the Paulista Championship, the Brabas won the first-ever meeting between the two clubs in the women’s game and raised the number of wins against São Paulo teams since 2016 to 203.

Corinthians and Mirassol had never faced each other in women’s football. The historic first meeting took place at Estádio Municipal Manoel Francisco Ferreira, in Bálsamo, in the sixth round of the state championship. The inland team began its women’s project this season, amid Conmebol requirements for clubs taking part in continental competitions.

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On the field, Jaqueline was responsible for putting Timão ahead just six minutes in. Giovanna equalized for the home side shortly afterward, but the No. 30 found the net again before halftime and sent Corinthians into the break with a 2-1 lead.

In the second half, the Brabas managed their advantage and built a more comfortable scoreline. Simeia scored an own goal to extend the lead, while Erika added Corinthians’ fourth in stoppage time to seal the 4-1 win.

Corinthians maintain a dominant record against São Paulo teams

With Mirassol now added to the list, Corinthians have reached 25 different opponents from the state faced since the women’s department was revived in 2016. The survey considers matches played in the Paulista Championship, Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil, Supercopa do Brasil, and Libertadores.

All told, there have been 273 matches against São Paulo teams in that period. Timão won 203 of them, along with 41 draws and only 29 losses. Those numbers represent a 79.37% success rate.

The team’s attacking output also stands out. The Brabas found the net 762 times in those matches, an average of 2.79 goals per game. Defensively, they conceded 189 goals, the equivalent of 0.69 per match.

Check out the Brabas’ numbers against São Paulo teams since 2016

Since the reactivation of women’s football in 2016, Corinthians have already played 273 matches against São Paulo teams, with 203 wins, 41 draws, and 29 losses, reaching a 79.37% success rate. During that period, the Brabas scored 762 goals and conceded 189.

Paulista Championship situation

Besides updating their state record, the win in Bálsamo was important for Corinthians’ campaign in the Women’s Paulista Championship. Timão reached ten points in six matches and temporarily moved into third place. Ferroviária, in second place, has 12 points and occupies one of the spots that guarantee direct qualification to the semifinals.

In third place, the Brabas would have to play the play-in, a home-and-away round for a spot in the semifinals. The standings, however, may still change as the round is completed, including the match between São Paulo and Santos.

Now, Corinthians temporarily put the state championship aside and turn their attention to the Brazilian Women’s Championship. On Saturday (15), at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time), the Brabas face Bahia at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador, in the 16th and penultimate round of the first phase of the national competition.

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