Santos in the women’s Copinha: fixtures, squad and key players | OneFootball

This Thursday, Santos makes its debut in the third edition of the Women’s Copinha. The Sereinhas da Vila kick off their campaign in the tournament against Sport, at Ibrachina Arena, at 11 a.m. (Brasília time).

Santos’ Group

Santos is in Group E of the tournament. The group also includes Sport, Vila Nova, and Fluminense.

In the first phase of the Copinha, the teams in each group face each other in a single round-robin. The top team from each group, along with the three best third-placed teams, advance to the quarter-finals.

Main Highlights

Among the main highlights for Santos are: Evelin Bonifacio, a forward who was at the U-17 World Cup with the Brazilian National Team at the beginning of November, midfielder Luiza Maria, and defenders Nívea, the team captain, and Sara.

Santos’ Squad List

How is Santos coming into the tournament?

The Santos U-20 women’s squad has good numbers this season. They have played 19 matches so far, with 13 wins, four draws, and two losses. In addition, they have scored 43 goals and conceded only 15.

In the U-20 Brazilian Championship, the Sereinhas were eliminated in the second phase by Botafogo, on penalties. In the Paulista tournament for the category, the team was knocked out by São Paulo in the semifinals, also on penalties.

History

Santos is seeking its first title in the Women’s Copinha. In the first edition of the tournament, in 2023, the club was eliminated in the first phase, finishing second in Group A. In 2024, their performance improved. The team reached the semifinals, where they lost to Fluminense.

Santos’ Schedule

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