Palmeiras midfielder eyes Sport clash, reveals Copa do Brasil aim | OneFootball

The women’s team of Palmeiras remains alive in the Copa do Brasil. This Thursday, the Palestrinas will face Sport, starting at 6:00 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Barueri. Midfielder Joselyn Espinales celebrated the team’s progress in the tournament and revealed their goal: to win the trophy.

“I’m extremely happy that we’re still in another competition. The Copa do Brasil is a major championship that’s returning to the Brazilian football calendar, and it’s very important for us to stay alive in this contest. Our goal is the trophy, and we’re going to work hard to achieve it,” said Espinales.

Palmeiras’ campaign in the Women’s Copa do Brasil

Palmeiras debuted in the competition in the third round, when they thrashed Avaí Kindermann 4-0 at Estádio Carlos Alberto Costa Neves, in Caçador (SC). After that, Verdão eliminated América-MG with a 3-0 victory in Barueri.

“Against Sport, we’ll have another big challenge. We’ll have the advantage of playing at home, so that gives us extra strength in this clash. We know that a knockout competition doesn’t allow for mistakes, so we’re going to work very focused,” projected the midfielder.

The season of Palmeiras’ women’s team

Alongside the Copa do Brasil, the Palestrinas are still competing in the Paulista Championship, which is still in its first phase. Last Monday, the team coached by Camilla Orlando defeated Ferroviária in Araraquara, 3-1. Espinales started and played the full 90 minutes.

While trying to stay alive in the state championship, Palmeiras is having a good campaign and remains in second place in the first phase.

Upcoming matches for the Palestrinas

Match: Palmeiras vs. Sport Date and time: September 25, at 6:00 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Arena Barueri

Match: São Paulo vs. Corinthians Date and time: September 28, at 5:30 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio Municipal de Santana do Parnaíba

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