Jhonson cautious after sealing it for Corinthians: ‘Nothing is guaranteed’ | OneFootball

Scorer of the goal that gave Corinthians the lead in the semifinals of the Brazilian Women’s Championship, Jhonson took a cautious tone after the win over Bahia. Even with the positive result earned away from home, the forward stressed that a place in the final is still up for grabs and called for attention to the necessary adjustments before the return leg.

The Brabas beat Bahia 1-0 on Tuesday night (15) at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador. Jhonson scored the match’s only goal and left Corinthians in a favorable position to seal qualification in front of the Fiel.

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After the final whistle, the No. 40 highlighted the importance of listening to coach Emily Lima’s instructions and staying focused for the second meeting.

Jhonson calls for “keeping feet on the ground” before the return leg

Despite the advantage built in Salvador, Jhonson dismissed any feeling of having already qualified. The forward acknowledged that Corinthians still have areas to fix and said the team needs to put its game into practice when they face Bahia again.

“We have to fix what needs to be fixed, listen more to what Emily has to say, and keep our feet on the ground, because nothing is guaranteed, and put our game into practice, since we’ll be at home.”

The statement reinforces the semifinal scenario. With just one goal separating the teams on aggregate, Corinthians still have another 90 minutes ahead to confirm their place in yet another Brasileirão Feminino final.

Forward was decisive at Fonte Nova

Jhonson once again took on a leading attacking role at an important moment in the season. The forward scored the goal that decided the first semifinal clash and allowed the Brabas to leave Salvador with the advantage.

The goal also improved the No. 40’s numbers in 2026. Jhonson reached ten goals in 28 matches for Corinthians this season, moving closer to the top spots in the team’s scoring charts.

The result carried extra weight because it was achieved away from São Paulo. Now, Timão will be able to decide the spot in front of its home crowd, but the goalscorer herself was quick to dismiss any sense of mission accomplished.

Corinthians to decide qualification at Neo Química Arena

The second and decisive meeting between Corinthians and Bahia is scheduled for next Monday (21) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Neo Química Arena.

Having won the first leg 1-0, Corinthians will advance to the final with any draw. A Bahia win by one goal will send the tie to a penalty shootout, while a Bahia victory by two or more goals will secure qualification for the northeastern side.

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