Corinthians Women’s coach on Andressa Alves, Mariza in São Paulo draw | OneFootball

In front of nearly eight thousand fans at Canindé, Corinthians drew 2 x 2 with São Paulo on Sunday morning, 31, in the return match of the Women's Brazilian Championship. With the result, the Brabas qualified for the tournament final, where they will face Cruzeiro, as well as securing a spot in the next Copa Libertadores in 2026.

After the match, coach Lucas Piccinato spoke to the press in a press conference, where he answered several questions, one of them about forward Andressa Alves, who scored one of the goals this Sunday. The Corinthians coach praised his player, highlighting her experience and versatility, which allows him to vary Corinthians tactically during the games. He analyzed the performance of the number 9:

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“I think her first game was a better game. But today she scored a goal, so it will be marked as a goal and then she will come out as a great game. But she is a player who helps a lot, even in games where she doesn't score, she effectively participates. She assists, is always active in the final third of the field. A very important player for us this season, like others, and very happy to be able to count on her.”

Mariza was another player that Piccinato commented on, praising her performance this Sunday. “At Pacaembu she didn't play very well, no, but it's part of it, everyone has a bad day. Today, she had a great game. She is a Brazilian National Team player, who knows how to get through these moments, a technical reference for our team”, he said.

He also took the opportunity to update on the physical condition of the defender: “She is, still obviously, in pain I don't know if you followed, but it was a very strong tackle she took against France. She is still under daily care, but at least this week she was able to train all week. Which is important and now it's about resting well, working. She will definitely be fit for the first final.”

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