One foot in the final! São Paulo fight back to beat Flamengo: see goals | OneFootball

São Paulo took a giant step toward securing a place in the final of the Brazilian Women’s Championship. On Saturday afternoon (12), the team beat Flamengo 3-1 at the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in the first leg of the semifinals.

The goals in São Paulo’s comeback win were scored by Mylena Carioca, Robinha, and Bruna Calderan, while Mariana scored for the home side.

The first half was marked by a balanced contest and a battle for space in midfield. The best chance of the opening period came in stoppage time, in the 46th minute, when São Paulo forward Crivelari got on the end of a free-kick from Bia Menezes and fired a dangerous shot wide, keeping the score level before the break.

Response and comeback

The game changed in the second half. Flamengo opened the scoring just seven minutes in, with Mariana converting a free-kick. Trailing, São Paulo stepped up their attacking presence and equalized in the 26th minute, when Mylena Carioca beat her marker and found the back of the net.

Late in the match, São Paulo’s pressure led to the comeback in the 43rd minute, with Robinha getting on the scoresheet. Then, in stoppage time, in the 48th minute, the referee awarded a penalty to the São Paulo side after a VAR review. Bruna Calderan converted the spot kick to seal the 3-1 scoreline.

Decision in Campinas

With the away win, São Paulo can afford to lose by as many as one goal in the second leg and still secure a place in the final. The decisive match is scheduled for next Saturday (19) at 4:30 p.m. Brasília time, at Brinco de Ouro da Princesa Stadium in Campinas.

Watch the goals from the win:

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