Forward goes off hurt, concerns Corinthians in Women's Brasileirão | OneFootball

Corinthians may have another concern for the upcoming fixtures this season. During the win over Cruzeiro on Monday night, forward Jhonson had to leave the pitch after feeling pain, adding to the list of possible issues for head coach Emily Lima.

The incident happened in the ninth minute of the second half. Jhonson beat Cacau in a race for speed and tried a cross-shot, but sent the ball wide. Right after the play, the No. 9 showed discomfort in the back of her left thigh.

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Unable to continue in the match, the forward was substituted and left the field in tears. To take her place, Emily Lima brought on Gisela Robledo, who recently agreed to a contract renewal with the club from Parque São Jorge.

If Jhonson is unavailable for the upcoming matches, the coaching staff will have other alternatives in attack. Ariel Godoi, Rhaizza, Carol Nogueira, Vic Albuquerque and Gisela Robledo are among the options available to the coach. In Monday’s clash, Jhonson made up the starting attacking quartet alongside Jaqueline, Gabi Zanotti and Belén Aquino.

On the pitch, Corinthians secured an important result in the first leg of the Brasileirão Feminino quarterfinals. Playing against Cruzeiro, the black-and-white side won 1-0, with Vic Albuquerque scoring the game’s only goal. The place in the next round will be decided in the return leg, scheduled for next Monday, September 7, at 5 p.m. The venue for the second meeting between Corinthians and Cruzeiro has not yet been confirmed.

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