Corinthians host Ferroviária, eyeing Women's U-17 final spot | OneFootball

On the afternoon of this Sunday (16), Corinthians will take the field to decide its future in the Brazilian Women’s U-17 Championship. The Brabinhas host Ferroviária at 3 p.m. (Brasília time) at Gabriel Marques Silva Stadium, in Santana de Parnaíba, for the second leg of the national competition’s semifinals.

The team coached by Igor Freire will have to overturn the advantage built by Ferroviária in the first meeting. In the first leg, played last week, Corinthians were defeated 2-1. As a result, an Alvinegra win by one goal will send the decision for the spot to penalties. To advance directly, Timão need to win by two goals or more. Any draw secures qualification for the team from Araraquara.

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Reigning champions of the Brazilian Women’s U-17 Championship, Corinthians are trying to reach the final for the second consecutive year. In the 2025 edition, the Brabinhas got past Ferroviária and Internacional on their way to defeating Grêmio 2-0 in the final and winning the national title.

This season, Corinthians’ performances have also stood out since the first phase. Placed in Group A, Timão finished the opening stage at the top of the table with a 100% record after winning all six matches they played. In the quarterfinals, the team eliminated UDA from Alagoas and secured a place among the four best teams in the tournament.

Probable lineup

For the decisive clash, Igor Freire will have one confirmed absence. Midfielder Kathleen Letícia was shown a red card in the first semifinal match and, suspended, will not be able to play this Sunday.

With that, Corinthians are expected to start the match with: Nathália Cardoso; Lari Horn, Dany Pereira and Kaillany; Lara Mel, Elohá, Carol Melo and Nay; Glória Lira, Pepê and Júlia Romero.

Officiating

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has appointed Talita Ximenes de Freitas as the main referee for the match. Leandra Aires Cossette and Anna Beatriz Scagnolato will be the assistant referees, while Ana Caroline D’Eleuterio de Sousa Carvalho will serve as the fourth official. The match will not have video assistant referee (VAR).

Broadcast

The clash between Corinthians and Ferroviária will be broadcast free of charge by CBF TV on YouTube. After the final whistle, Central do Timão will bring the main details and the reaction to the match.

Next fixture

After the Brazilian Championship semifinal, the Brabinhas are only scheduled to play again on September 6. Corinthians host São José at 3 p.m. (Brasília time) in the Paulista Women’s U-17 Championship.

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