Tamires expects Corinthians response at MorumBIS, reviews first-leg errors | OneFootball

Corinthians will have to come from behind in the second leg of the 2026 Brazilian Women’s Championship final. After the 2-1 defeat to São Paulo this Saturday (26) at Neo Química Arena, Tamires analyzed the points the Brabas need to correct, commented on controversial refereeing decisions, assessed the defensive setup, and reinforced her confidence in a comeback in the second Majestoso of the final. Gabi Zanotti scored the black-and-white side’s goal in the match.

In the mixed zone after the match, the No. 37 acknowledged the opponent’s defensive quality but highlighted Corinthians’ attacking strength. In the full-back’s view, the team will need to go to MorumBIS looking to press São Paulo and make better use of the chances created.

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“Look, São Paulo are a team with a lot of defensive quality, the team that has conceded the fewest goals in the competition. Corinthians have the best attack in the competition. So, guys, we have to keep believing. We have to score, we have to get a goal early so we can put Corinthians in the game.

And what won’t be lacking from us is commitment, fight, the will to win, the desire to win there at Morumbi. We know the squad we have, that it’s a quality squad, and now it’s about working tactically and, like I said, looking at the things that need to be taken into consideration so we don’t concede goals against São Paulo, which is a very strong team, and so that we can get our win there.”

Tamires comments on the incidents protested by Corinthians

Refereeing was also among the topics addressed by the experienced player. During the second half, Corinthians appealed for possible penalties involving Jaqueline and Duda Sampaio. Tamires said that, on the field, she felt there had been a penalty in the first incident, but noted that she had not yet watched the TV replays.

The full-back also broadened the analysis to refereeing decisions that, in her view, have harmed the team in other situations. Despite the criticism, she defended a review and training process for the officials in charge of the matches.

“As for the penalty, I still haven’t seen the play on TV. At the time, I thought it had been a penalty, but VAR didn’t give it, and in the second moment it didn’t either. So, who am I to argue and fight against the images? But I’m still going to watch it and have my opinion about it. From my view, it had been a penalty, right? But anyway, we’ve been suffering a little with refereeing issues, throw-ins being reversed for the opposing team, fouls that aren’t fouls and they end up being given.

Anyway, guys, it’s hard to keep talking about refereeing. I’m not a player who likes talking about that, you know? But whoever is the refereeing coordinator has to review it, sit down, hold a meeting with the referees and go over these situations. Just like we have a coach to review our bad plays and try to fix them, I believe refereeing also needs someone who can sit with them and say: ‘Look, here you made a mistake, here you need to be more prepared,’ anyway. That’s how football grows as a whole.”

The Fiel’s reception before the match

Before the ball rolled, Corinthians fans gathered to welcome the black-and-white delegation upon its arrival at Neo Química Arena. Asked about a moment when the bus door appeared to open and then close again, Tamires said she was unaware of any instruction preventing the players from interacting with the fans.

The full-back also said she was unaware of any possible provocation by São Paulo players upon arriving at the stadium and preferred to highlight the welcome the Brabas received.

“No, nothing happened. Maybe it was a problem with the door, anyway. I don’t know what happened. Guys, I really don’t know. What we always do is get off, and we were very warmly welcomed by the children who were there. We even stopped and took pictures with them. It was a reception with really great energy for us. For me, everything was fine at the moment we arrived.”

Record in derbies does not change the full-back’s confidence

Tamires was also asked about the difficulties Corinthians have faced in derbies throughout the season. According to the numbers presented to her during the interview, the team failed to win seven of the 11 derbies played in 2026.

The player, however, avoided treating that record as a burden for the second match. For her, the squad’s experience in finals and also in moments of adversity should serve as a reference point in the push for a comeback.

“We need to get there and try to win, guys. That’s football. It’s about winning, it’s about victory. Corinthians like to win. We want to win, always with a lot of respect for all the players at São Paulo and the whole department, all the work they do there as well. And on the field, each player is fighting for the value of her shirt. We reach every final, we’re used to winning and also used to going through adversity like this and overcoming it. So that’s what we have to keep in our heads and only really give up when there’s no way left.”

Tamires takes responsibility for a collective mistake and praises Juliete and Duda Mineira

Corinthians had to change their defense for the first leg of the final. Without Thaís Regina, suspended, and Erika, who was unavailable, Emily Lima lined up a back three made up of Duda Mineira, Thaís Ferreira, and Juliete.

Tamires acknowledged there was a collective mistake on one of the goals conceded and said the team lacked more aggression to stop the opponent’s build-up. At the same time, she defended the teammates who took on new responsibilities in the final, especially Juliete and Duda Mineira, whom she referred to as Duda BH.

“During… I think the goal we conceded was really one we shouldn’t have conceded. We lacked a little more belief in the play. It was a move where they played a one-two there, starting from almost midfield. And we have to show more initiative, have more desire not to let that happen. So that was our mistake there, a collective one, and we have to own that mistake. I thought the girls who came in… Ju came in with a lot of responsibility, with a lot of commitment.

So it’s not easy to come into a final and take on that responsibility. So Ju deserves congratulations for having played and for having taken on that responsibility. To me, that shows the greatness of the athlete she is. And Duda BH too. Duda BH, like I said, also took on the responsibility, also played. And, look, in football, you’re going to make mistakes, you’re going to get things right, but you have to keep going, because there’s always the next match for us to make that change and make the difference for Corinthians.”

Pressure and set pieces seen as paths to a comeback

Asked about a possible deeper change for the second clash, Tamires joked while avoiding revealing details that might reach São Paulo coach Thiago Viana. She then pointed to aspects she considers essential for a different performance at MorumBIS.

The full-back highlighted the approach shown by the Brabas in the second half and called for more pressure in the attacking third, as well as better use of set pieces.

“A radical change? It’s hard to say, right? Because if I say Corinthians have to do this, maybe Viana is listening and will block our… But… It’s about playing with fight, guys. It’s about pressing, it’s about believing. Taking the chances, putting them away. I thought that in the second half we came back imposing our game, you know? That’s what we have to keep doing. Press the team high up the pitch. I think we also had a lot of set pieces that we need to make better use of. And that’s it. Put the ball in the back of the net.”

Tamires eases concerns about ankle pain

The physical condition of the No. 37 also became a topic. Tamires felt ankle pain during the match and confirmed she was still uncomfortable afterward. Even so, she said she intends to undergo the necessary treatment during the week to be available for Emily Lima in the second match.

The full-back also ruled out using the strong heat as an excuse for the result, since both teams faced the same conditions. She did, however, again mention the difference in recovery time between Corinthians and São Paulo before the first leg of the final.

“No, guys. I’d play with a split head, I’d play with a broken ankle. That’s it. My ankle hurts a little. But I’m going to ice it, I’m going to take care of it, and I’ll be fine to… If Emily wants to use me on Saturday, I’ll be available. And as for the sun, if it has an impact, it affects both teams. That’s not an excuse. But yes, maybe we felt it a little more because, like I said in the previous question, we had 60 fewer hours of recovery than São Paulo.”

With the 2-1 defeat in Itaquera, Corinthians need to beat São Paulo by two or more goals to win the title in regulation time. A one-goal black-and-white victory will send the decision to penalties, while the opponents will lift the trophy in the event of a draw.

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