Corinthians forward hails win and Fiel, targets fourth Paulista final

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·10 December 2025

Corinthians forward hails win and Fiel, targets fourth Paulista final

By Daniel Keppler / Central do Timão Editorial Team

On Monday night (8), Corinthians hosted Sesi Araraquara at Parque São Jorge for the third game of the Women’s Paulista Basketball Championship finals and won by a score of 77 to 48. With this result, the Alvinegro took the lead in the best-of-five series against their opponent. At this moment, the score stands at 2-1 for the Furiosas.

After the match, forward Licinara spoke to the press in the mixed zone, analyzing the result: “We knew it would be a very tough game and it took us a while to get into rhythm. Afterwards, we managed to put into practice what had been asked from the start and tried to execute as best as possible what Bruno (Guidorizzi, coach) instructed. I’m very happy with the win and with the group.”

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She continued, talking about the team’s merit. “A lot of situations happen during the game, you have to improvise here and there, but everyone knew how to play both in their position and outside of it, helping the team in the best way. I’m very satisfied because the group deserves it. We went through a lot during the championship, including several injuries, and we couldn’t always deliver everything we could. Now we’ll try to close out the series on Thursday. We really want to win this title,” she said.

Licinara explained how the team prepared to play two days in a row: “Our physical trainer had already planned everything and we managed to prepare well, both in the gym and on the court, knowing how to pace ourselves. Playing two days in a row is very tough, the interval is short, but we did what was asked. I’m happy with the trainer’s work, who managed to get the team ready to face these two games.”

Still on the topic, she thanked the loyal fans who came to the games to support the Furiosas in both victories. “Very happy that the fans came. We needed that support. And that’s what women’s basketball is about. Whoever comes has to come to add, and the fans came to help us, to lift us up,” she emphasized.

Asked about the importance of the reinforcements that arrived during the season, the forward was direct: “The girls came to add to the team. I’m happy to be able to help the team. We have very talented point guards, Bia, Nazinha, Alana, and they manage to get me into the game. That’s great. We distribute the ball well, it’s a team without ego. Playing collectively is part of basketball. If one of us isn’t having a good day, another will step up. That’s how it works.”

Licinara concluded by looking ahead to the fourth game of the finals, which will be away from home. “If we could, we’d have two or three days to rest, but there’s no time: it’s one game after another. Now it’s time to switch gears, rest, eat well, train, and travel for the next match. It’s much more of a mental thing, beyond the physical fatigue. If we talk, adjust the details, and stay focused, we can come away with this win,” she finished.

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