São Paulo set historic record to go clear atop the women’s Brasileirão | OneFootball

São Paulo secured sole possession of first place and wrapped up the first stage of the Brazilian Women’s Championship on a historic note.

On Saturday night (22), the Soberanas beat Mixto 1-0 at Morumbi in a match valid for the 17th round of the competition. The winning goal was scored by full-back Bia Menezes.

With the result, the team coached by Thiago Viana reached the historic mark of 41 points — the highest total ever recorded by the club at this initial stage of the national tournament.

The victory also set a new record for consecutive wins in the Brasileirão (seven in a row) since the women’s football department was reactivated. The first-phase campaign totaled 13 wins, two draws, and two defeats in 17 matches.

Having qualified for the knockout stage in first place, São Paulo will face Grêmio in the quarterfinals, on dates and at times still to be confirmed by the CBF.

THE MATCH

Tricolor dominated the attacking play in the first half, creating clear chances through shots from Mylena, Pereyra, and Kessia Sena, but was denied by the opposing goalkeeper.

The net finally rippled 15 minutes into the second half: while attempting a cross, Bia Menezes caught the defense off guard and lofted the ball over the goalkeeper to score a stunner and seal the win at Morumbi.

Before beginning the decisive Brasileirão knockout clashes, the Soberanas now switch focus to the Campeonato Paulista. São Paulo return to the pitch next Wednesday (26) at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) to face Ferroviária at Fonte Luminosa in Araraquara, in the 7th round of the state championship.

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