Corinthians full-back on tough São Paulo ties, post-Libertadores shift

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·1 November 2025

Corinthians full-back on tough São Paulo ties, post-Libertadores shift

By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Corinthians hosted São Paulo on the morning of this Saturday, November 1st, at Estádio Alfredo Schürig, in a match valid for the 11th round of the Women's Paulista Championship and won by a score of 3 x 1. The goals for the Brabas were scored by Jhonson (forward), Tamires (left-back), and Thaís Regina (defender).

The result extended Alvinegro's lead in the state championship with 30 points out of a possible 33 – 10 wins and one loss – 29 goals scored and six conceded. After the match, left-back Tamires gave an interview to the press and highlighted the level and difficulty of the games against São Paulo this season.

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“I still think São Paulo is the toughest team to face, and at least this year they showed that. All our matches were very balanced and strategic, with chances for both sides. Our elimination in the Copa do Brasil was felt, we wanted to advance further, but we understand that on that day they were more efficient.”

“We felt the elimination in the Copa do Brasil a lot, it was painful because we wanted to advance in the competition. But today we understand that it's a new championship. We didn't take the field thinking of revenge against São Paulo because of the Copa do Brasil. The Paulista is a new opportunity, and our focus is to do everything to win this title and not let it slip away, as happened in the Copa do Brasil.”

In 2025, Corinthians and São Paulo faced each other in six matches, with two wins for each side and two draws. The Brabas, at the beginning of the year, were runners-up in the Supercup after losing to the Morumbi team. In the Copa do Brasil, they were eliminated in the quarterfinals after a 3 x 1 defeat. On the other hand, in the Brasileirão, the club from Parque São Jorge eliminated the rival in the semifinals.

She also highlighted the importance of the victory in the Majestic for the state championship aiming at the final stretch of the season and celebrated the goal scored: “Today, the victory was important. We know we are already qualified in the Paulista, but we want to go further, maintain the lead, and win decisive matches. It's essential to keep playing well and stay focused until the end of the year. I'm very happy to have helped Corinthians with a goal.”

“It's a very difficult game, where nerves are on edge all the time. There was a moment when the ball slipped from my foot before the goal, and I thought: ‘Wow, it's not possible!’. But I didn't give up and managed to score, helping Corinthians. The important thing is to always believe, knowing that regardless of mistakes or successes, the ball will go in at some point.”

The experienced athlete continued explaining the more 'contained' celebration at the time of the tiebreaking goal: “I think it's a bit about the moment. As I said before, that ball slipped from my foot, and mentally you think: ‘nothing is going right’. But the game goes on, and you need to keep your head in place. Gabi (Zanotti) made a perfect pass, I finished with a header, and it was a goal. I was kind of numb, celebrated in a contained way, but very happy inside. Now, with the victory secured, I promise that next time I score, I'll go back to being the more energetic Tamires (laughs)”, she continued.

Subsequently, Corinthians' number 37 commented on the importance of the triumph in the Majestic with an eye on the Derby next Monday, November 10th, at 8 pm (Brasília time), against Palmeiras, at Arena Barueri, for the 12th round of the first phase of the state championship.

“It's extremely important because it maintains the confidence that the team conveys and makes the work environment lighter during the week, allowing us to focus entirely on Palmeiras. Playing in Brazil has no rest or easy game, and that makes everything even more relevant. As athletes, we want to face competitive matches every week, feel the pressure of the games, and thus play at a high level. The match against Palmeiras will be balanced and difficult, and we will work during the week to impose our style of play on the field.”

Tamires also spoke about the team's shift in focus two weeks after winning the Women's Libertadores hexacampeonato (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025) against Deportivo Cali, from Colombia, to direct focus on the decisive stretch of the Paulista of the modality. In her response, she recalled that after the Brasileirão heptacampeonato against Cruzeiro, the team had only two weeks until the start of the international tournament.

“Sometimes we also question ourselves: how do we manage, playing so many championships in the year, to quickly shift focus from the Brasileirão to the Libertadores? Now we had practically a week, almost 10 days, for the Paulista game. I believe this comes from the work throughout the year, from the cohesive monitoring that Lucas does with us, from the load control carried out by the health and performance core. Everyone works together, with the same mindset, to arrive well in important matches and maintain positive results until the end of the year, hopefully winning the Paulista too.”

She was questioned about the situation of forward Jhonson, who scored the first goal and was substituted in the first half after a head knock. The concussion protocol was activated, and Alvinegro did not 'lose' a substitution. According to coach Lucas Piccinato, the young player should be fit for the Derby against Palmeiras.

“She is a very fast athlete, an important outlet for the team. Thank God, during the break, we saw that she is fine, it was just dizziness, and I hope she is available for the next game.”

Finally, Tamires spoke again about a potential contract renewal, as her contract ends at the end of this season: “I remain in the same position: nothing is defined yet, but the conversations with Corinthians are well underway, and I hope it works out at the right time”, she concluded.

Since arriving at Parque São Jorge in July 2019, number 37 has played 204 matches with the Corinthians jersey (170 as a starter), with 161 wins, 30 draws, and 13 losses – nearly 84% success rate. Additionally, 17 titles were won, including Brasileirão, Libertadores, Paulista Championship, Paulista Cup, and Supercup.

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