Corinthians lead twice but draw in Brasileirão Feminino final first leg | OneFootball

On the morning of this Sunday, the 7th, Corinthians took to the field to face Cruzeiro at Arena Independência, in the first leg of the Women’s Brazilian Championship final. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with Corinthians’ goals scored by Gi Fernandes and Gabi Zanotti.

In a performance with many ups and downs, the Alvinegro Paulista managed to take the lead twice, with goals from Gi Fernandes and Gabi Zanotti. However, due to two defensive lapses, the team conceded the equalizer. Now, a simple win will secure the title for the Brabas in the second match, which will take place at Neo Química Arena.

Photo: Alê Torres / Staff Images Woman / CBF

Corinthians Lineup

To seek an advantage in the championship final, coach Lucas Piccinato opted for the following starting 11: Nicole; Thais Ferreira, Erika and Mariza; Gi Fernandes, Dayana Rodríguez, Duda Sampaio, Vic Albuquerque and Tamires; Gabi Zanotti and Jaqueline.

On the bench, the staff will count on Kemelli, Letícia Santos, Letícia Teles, Thais Regina, Gisela Robledo, Yaya, Andressa Alves, Eudimilla, Letícia Monteiro, Juliete, Jhonson and Ariel Godoi.

Cruzeiro Lineup

Coach Jonas Urias lined up: Camila; Isabela, Isa Haas, Paloma Maciel, Vitoria Calhau, Bedoya, Gisseli, Pri Back, Marília, Vanessinha and Byanca Brasil.

Refereeing

Thayslane de Melo Costa was in charge of the whistle this Sunday. On the sidelines were Maira Mastella Moreira and Fernanda Kruger. The VAR was operated by Gilberto Rodrigues Castro Junior.

Next fixture

The Brabas will return to the pitch exactly one week from now, at the same time, to face Cruzeiro again in the second leg of the Women’s Brazilian Championship semifinals. The match will take place at Neo Química Arena.

First half

The first dangerous chance came from Corinthians. At three minutes, Mariza took a free kick short to Duda Sampaio, who struck powerfully from far out. Cruzeiro’s goalkeeper stretched and managed to palm it away for a corner.

At four minutes, Duda Sampaio took a corner to the far post, Jaque deflected it and sent it out over the end line.

Corinthians’ first goal: At five minutes, Duda Sampaio sent a long ball to Jaque on the right, and she crossed it into the box. Gi Fernandes struck it first time, a bit mishit, and Camila couldn’t hold on, opening the scoring for Timão.

At eight minutes, Vic Albuquerque unleashed a rocket from midfield, and the ball went very close. At 12 minutes, Corinthians put together a good passing sequence, and Jaque received with space on the right. She shot low and across goal, but sent it wide.

At 17 minutes, after a scramble in the box, the ball fell to Vanessinha, who shot low and across goal, but sent it wide.

Cruzeiro’s first goal: At 27, Vitória Calhau won the ball in the attacking half and passed to Byanca Brasil on the left. She crossed to Marília’s head, who challenged the goalkeeper Nicole in the air and headed into the empty net.

At 39 minutes, the ball was loose in Cruzeiro’s box, Gabi Zanotti controlled it, set herself up, and attempted a bicycle kick, but the shot lacked power and Camila saved it without much trouble.

At 41 minutes, Vanessinha received on the left, cut inside and curled a shot, forcing Nicole to make a great save. At 47, Zanotti won the ball in the attacking half and set up a Timão move. The ball ended up at Tamires’ feet, who crossed to Vic Albuquerque’s head. She couldn’t reach it, and the ball went past everyone.

At 48, Jaqueline broke into the box from the left and tried a low shot, but Camila saved with her feet and sent it out for a corner. At 49, the number 30 had another great chance, but again shot straight at the opposing goalkeeper. At 50, Vic Albuquerque beat her marker and tried from outside the box, but the ball went wide.

The first half ended with the score tied at 1-1.

Second half

The first shot of the second half was from Corinthians. At five minutes, Duda Sampaio beat her marker and tried a shot, but it lacked power and the goalkeeper caught it easily.

At seven minutes, Tamires found a through ball to Jaqueline, but the striker slipped. The ball fell to Zanotti, who tried a shot but sent it over the goal.

At 12 minutes, Byanca Brasil received with space on the left and tried a cross-shot, but the ball went across the whole area and out for a goal kick. At 23, Byanca Brasil sent in a dangerous cross into the box, Érika rose and headed clear at the right moment to prevent a goal for Cruzeiro. At 25, after a corner, Letícia Ferreira rose to head it but sent it wide.

Corinthians’ second goal: At 28, Tamires received on the left, advanced and delivered a beautiful cross to Gabi Zanotti, who finished brilliantly in the air and put the ball in the back of the net, putting Timão ahead again.

Cruzeiro’s second goal: At 33 minutes, the ball was sent into Corinthians’ box and Isabela, unmarked, headed with her back to goal. Nicole, who had made a mistake on the first goal, was poorly positioned again and couldn’t reach the ball.

At 46 minutes, Jhonson curled a shot from the edge of the box and sent it to the left of the goalkeeper. At 53, Jhonson took a corner, the ball bounced around in the box and Erika tried a shot. The ball went towards Zanotti, inside the six-yard box, but the number 10 was blocked and the goalkeeper came out to collect.

There was no time for anything else and Corinthians left the field with a 2-2 draw.

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