Rafa Rodrigues hails Corinthians' Copinha debut win: "We flowed" | OneFootball

Author of one of the goals in the 4-2 victory over Criciúma this Thursday at Parque CERET, forward Rafa Rodrigues assessed that Corinthians met expectations in their debut at the São Paulo Women's Football Cup.

The 19-year-old acknowledged that the team entered the first half anxious but highlighted the Brabinhas' ability to control the game and build the score in the second half, where all four goals were scored.

“We have been preparing very well. We managed to impose what Bia (Vaz) asked of us. I think we were a bit anxious in the first half and made some mistakes, but in the second, we managed to make the game flow and secure the victory,” said Rafa.

This is only the third edition of the women's Copinha, and the team's history is not the most favorable. In 2023, the team, then led by Thaissan Passos, did not advance to the knockout stage. Last year, already under the command of Bia Vaz, the team fell to Santos in the quarter-finals. Despite this, Rafa believes the group is evolving and experiencing a moment of confidence.

“It's always a growth. In the first Copinha, we didn't do very well. In the second, we came close, and I think now it will be completely different. I am very happy and excited for what's to come,” she added.

Corinthians' Situation

With the triumph, Corinthians took the lead in Group A and scored their first three points in the competition. Criciúma, on the other hand, is in the last position of the group.

Upcoming Matches

Corinthians

Corinthians vs. Flamengo | Women's Copinha Date and time: December 7, at 8:00 PM (Brasília time) Location: Parque CERET

Criciúma

Criciúma vs. Aliança-GO | Women's Copinha Date and time: December 7, at 5:00 PM (Brasília time) Location: Parque Ceret

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