Corinthians thrash Vitória at Canindé, retake Brasileirão lead | OneFootball

Corinthians hosted Vitória on Sunday morning (26) at Estádio do Canindé, in a match valid for the 13th round of the first phase of the 2026 Brazilian Women’s Championship and cruised to a 4-0 win. The Brabas’ goals were scored by Vic Albuquerque (twice), Ariel Godoi, and Gisela Robledo. With the result, the Corinthians side regains the lead in the national competition with 31 points – 10 wins, one draw, and two losses – 34 goals scored and 13 conceded.

Head coach Emily Lima could not count on the following players for the match: goalkeeper Lelê (physical transition after a muscle injury), left-back Tamires (suspended after a third yellow card), as well as forwards Jaqueline and Ivana Fuso, who were also suspended after a third yellow card.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel/Agência Corinthians

The main news was center-back Agustina, who was included in the squad for the first time this season after recovering from a recurring strain associated with scar tissue in her left leg. The defender was signed at the start of 2026 after ending her spell at Flamengo and beginning her second stint with Timão, a club she had already played for in 2017 and where she was part of that year’s Women’s Libertadores-winning squad.

Corinthians lineup

Head coach Emily Lima selected the following starting XI:  Nicole; Gi Fernandes, Thaís Regina, Thaís Ferreira (Letícia Teles) and Juliete (Rhaizza); Dayana Rodríguez, Ana Vitória (Gisela Robledo) and Vic Albuquerque; Belén Aquino (Carol Nogueira), Ariel Godoi and Jhonson (Gabi Zanotti).

The bench options were: Ana Morganti, Agustina, Letícia Teles, Duda Mineira, Paola García, Juliana Passari, Gabi Zanotti, Gisela Robledo, Rhaizza and Gabi Zanotti.

Vitória lineup

Head coach Rodrigo Campos sent out: Lorrana, Raiara, Yasmin, Pipoca, Bispo, Lanny, Moniquinha, Lari, Sheilinha, Bárbara and Garcez.

The substitutes were: Ingrid, Monik, Buga, Iana, Dudinha, Vic, Liriel, Monteiro, Geicy and Marcela.

Officiating

The referee was Michelle Peixoto Safatle, assisted by  Marcela de Almeida Silva and Leandra Aires Cossette. The fourth official was Adeli Mara Monteiro. It is worth noting that the competition does not use video assistant referee (VAR).

Next match

After facing Vitória at Canindé in the Brasileirão Feminino, Corinthians now turns its focus to the Paulista Women’s Championship. Next Wednesday (29), at 7 p.m., they will visit Palmeiras at Arena Barueri for the fifth round of the state competition. Currently, Alvinegro sits second with seven points, two behind leaders Ferroviária, who have nine.

First half

The opening minutes of the match between Corinthians and Vitória saw the Corinthians side looking to control possession as much as possible. Just two minutes in, forward Jhonson received the ball in midfield and blazed her shot over. Shortly after, Belén Aquino tried to make a play down the right byline but lost the challenge for the ball.

In the fifth minute, midfielder Vic Albuquerque was found in midfield and shot straight into Lorrana’s hands. Three minutes later, Alvinegro built from the back and Gi Fernandes was played down the right. Number 23 crossed, with a deflection, for a corner. After Aquino’s delivery to the near post, the ball was cleared by the defense.

In the 12th minute, Vic Albuquerque received the ball in midfield after a switch from right to left and shot wide. Five minutes later, Corinthians, controlling the match through possession, again looked to long-range efforts, this time through Jhonson, who hit it straight at Lorrana.

At the 20-minute mark, Corinthians, struggling to break through Vitória’s central marking, looked to attack down the flanks again. Gi Fernandes received the ball on the right and had two crosses blocked. Then Ana Vitória reached the byline on the right, challenged with the marker, but could not prevent a goal kick for the visitors. In the 22nd minute, Vic Albuquerque was found in midfield and, once again from distance, curled it into Lorrana’s hands.

Five minutes later, Ana Vitória was replaced by forward Gisela Robledo. In the 28th minute, Corinthians built a move through the middle on the left. Ariel Godoi combined with Belén Aquino and Brabas’ number 11, one-on-one with Lorrana, shot straight at her. Right after, Aquino made an individual run through the middle and finished into the Vitória goalkeeper’s hands.

In the 32nd minute, Belén Aquino took a corner from the left and Ariel Godoi, at the near post, headed over the bar. A minute later, Gi Fernandes, on the right, found Robledo on the byline. Number 7 crossed toward Belén Aquino, but a Vitória center-back cleared. From the corner, after a loose ball in the box, Lorrana came out punching.

In a wave of attacks, Jhonson went one-on-one with Lorrana and hit the side netting. In the 35th minute, Jhonson won the ball high up the pitch from Vitória’s buildup, Robledo was played in, but could not make the attack count. Right after, Lorrana tried a long ball for Garcez, but Thaís Regina covered well and played out from the back.

In the 39th minute, Thaís Regina tried to find Aquino in the box, but the Uruguayan was dispossessed. From the loose ball, Gi Fernandes crossed and Vitória’s defense cleared again. Soon after, Corinthians got their first goal! Vic Albuquerque was found in midfield and hit a powerful long-range shot to open the scoring, with some help from Lorrana!

Right after taking the lead, Timão threatened again. In a good central move, Dayana Rodríguez laid it off for Vic Albuquerque, who shot wide. In the 42nd minute, Gisela Robledo was found through the middle and lifted the ball into the box, where it brushed the arm of a Vitória defender and the penalty was given! From the spot, Ariel Godoi sent the goalkeeper the wrong way and placed it into Lorrana’s left corner! Score: Corinthians 2-0 Vitória!

When the clock hit 45 minutes, three minutes were added. In stoppage time, Vitória had a free kick from midfield and threatened for the first time. After the ball was sent into the area, the visiting player shot over the goal. When the clock reached 48, the first half ended. Score: Corinthians 2-0 Vitória.

Second half

To start the second half, head coach Emily Lima brought on Letícia Teles and Carol Nogueira for Thaís Ferreira and Belén Aquino. The opening minutes of the second half saw Corinthians maintain the same dominant posture as in the first. Vitória, trailing, tried to show more attacking intent.

In the second minute, Gi Fernandes reached the right byline and crossed for Jhonson to head wide. Four minutes later, Gisela Robledo made a good run down the left and tried to find Jhonson, who flicked it wide. In the 12th minute, after Vitória tried to press higher up the pitch, the Brabas scored their third! Gisela Robledo burst into the box, beat her marker, and slotted it past Lorrana! Score: Corinthians 3-0 Vitória!

In the 18th minute, Corinthians were dominating the match and got their fourth! Vic Albuquerque received the ball in midfield and curled a beauty into Lorrana’s left corner for a stunning goal! Soon after, another change for Timão: forward Rhaizza came on for left-back Juliete. Shortly after, Gabi Zanotti replaced Jhonson – Timão’s last substitution.

By the 26th minute of the second half, the club from Parque São Jorge was simply managing the result and circulating the ball through defense, midfield, and attack, trying to find a way through Vitória’s block. Three minutes later, Timão tried to threaten with a long-range shot and won a corner.

Gisela Robledo delivered to the near post and Vitória’s defense cleared. In the 30th minute, Gabi Zanotti was fouled near the box. Vic Albuquerque struck toward the top-left corner and Lorrana tipped it out for a corner! From the set piece, Vitória’s defense cleared. In the 39th minute, Alvinegro tried a pass to the right byline, but Lorrana came off her line and gathered the ball.

Also in the 39th minute, Gisela Robledo tried to attack down the right and, when she crossed into the box toward Zanotti, Vitória’s defense cleared. Soon after, Brabas’ number 10 was found in midfield and shot over the bar. Right after, Rhaizza made a play down the left, pulled off a sombrero, and nearly scored Timão’s fifth, shooting just wide! In the 44th minute, Thaís Regina decided to try from distance and sent it wide.

When the clock hit 45 minutes, four minutes were added. In the 46th, the Brabas won a corner and Lorrana came off her line to claim the ball. Right after, Thaís Regina nearly scored with a header after a ball was floated into the area, but Vitória’s goalkeeper gathered it at the second attempt.

In the 49th minute, full-time! Corinthians 4-0 Vitória!

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