Defensive errors cost Corinthians Women in away defeat to Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Corinthians were defeated 3-2 by Cruzeiro on Monday night (18), in a match valid for the 11th round of the Brazilian Women’s Championship. The game took place at Arena do Jacaré, and Brabas’ goals were scored by Andressa Alves and Jaqueline.

The team coached by Emily Lima had a difficult start defensively and ended up being punished for mistakes that allowed Cruzeiro to build a lead still in the first half. Even after managing to respond and level the score, Corinthians struggled to speed up their attacking plays and suffered against the opponent’s strong marking.

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After the break, the black-and-white side improved its performance, began to control the match more, and managed to make it all square on the scoreboard. However, in the closing minutes, Cruzeiro scored again and sealed the win against the São Paulo team.

With the slip-up away from home, Corinthians missed the chance to open up a bigger gap at the top of the Brazilian Women’s Championship. Brabas remain on 25 points, while Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras won their round and closed in on the table, reaching 24.

Next match

Corinthians’ next match will be this Thursday, in the Paulista Women’s Championship. The derby against Santos Futebol Clube will take place at 7:15 p.m. at Fazendinha, in the third round of the state competition.

Corinthians lineup

For the match, Emily Lima had another concern in the medical department. Agustina Barroso, Thaís Regina, and Juliana Passari remained out of the squad, and goalkeeper Rillary also became unavailable after feeling pain in her right elbow.

As a result, Corinthians started the match with Lelê; Ivana Fuso, Thaís Ferreira, Duda Mineira, and Tamires; Ana Vitória, Andressa Alves, and Duda Sampaio; Jaqueline, Belén Aquino, and Gabi Zanotti.

Among the options on the bench were Nicole, Letícia Teles, Gisela Robledo, Jhonson, Ariel Godoi, Vic Albuquerque, Letícia Monteiro, Juliete, and Dayana Rodríguez.

Cruzeiro lineup

Cruzeiro, in turn, started the match with Cláudia; Tainara, Paloma Maciel, Vitória Calhau, and Capelinha; Pri Back, Letícia Alves, and Laura Felipe; Gisseli, Marília, and Letícia.

First half

Corinthians created the first chance as early as the third minute. Jaqueline advanced down the right and found Duda Sampaio in the box, but her shot went over the goal.

Right after that, a mistake while playing out from the back quickly changed the course of the game. Thaís Ferreira made an error in the build-up, and striker Letícia took advantage to open the scoring for Cruzeiro.

Brabas tried to respond shortly after through Duda Sampaio, who found space to shoot but sent it wide. Little by little, Cruzeiro took advantage of the spaces left by the black-and-white defense and threatened again with aerial balls.

In the 21st minute, the Minas Gerais side created another chance after a good move down the right. Shortly afterward, from a corner kick, Paloma Maciel appeared unmarked inside the box and doubled the home side’s lead.

Corinthians reacted immediately. Andressa Alves took advantage of a loose ball from the defense, cut inside to her left, and fired home to reduce the deficit.

Boosted by the goal, Timão began to press more and created important chances through Duda Sampaio and Jaqueline, who even hit the post with a placed shot.

Despite improving offensively, the black-and-white side could not turn the pressure into an equalizer before halftime.

Second half

In the second half, Emily Lima initially kept the same lineup, and Corinthians came back more aggressive. In the opening minutes, Tamires crossed for Gabi Zanotti, who headed wide.

Shortly afterward, the pressure paid off. In a well-worked move down the left, Jaqueline received the ball inside the box and sent it into the net, leveling the match.

Cruzeiro almost regained the lead right from the restart, but wasted the opportunity. Corinthians continued to control possession and spent more time around the attacking third.

Emily Lima made changes throughout the second half to try to maintain the team’s intensity, bringing on Ariel Godoi, Juliete, Gisela Robledo, and Letícia Monteiro.

Despite Corinthians’ improvement, Cruzeiro threatened again from set pieces and quick attacking moves. In the 37th minute, Pri Back found space at the edge of the box and struck a beautiful shot to put the Minas Gerais side back in front.

In the final minutes, Corinthians tried to press in search of an equalizer. Ariel Godoi nearly scored after a scramble inside the box, while Jhonson had two clear chances deep into stoppage time but ended up missing both.

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