Isa Haas on Cruzeiro’s first leg, eyes Copa do Brasil decider vs Corinthians | OneFootball

This Sunday, at 10:30 AM, the Neo Química Arena will be the stage for the decision of the Brazilian Women's Championship. After a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the final at Mineirão, the Cabulosas face Corinthians in pursuit of their first national competition title.

For defender Isa Haas, being in Cruzeiro's first national final is proof of solid work since the beginning of the year.

“It means a lot (to be in this final)! It is the result of a collective effort that has been carried out since the start of the season, focused on reaching this moment. I believe we are very prepared for this,” emphasized the captain in an interview with Betfair.

She also recalled that the confidence to fight for the title began to build in decisive matches of the campaign: “The games against Ferroviária and Palmeiras were fundamental. They were different challenges, but they made us see important points of ours,” she pointed out.

First Leg

Speaking about the first match of the final against Corinthians at Independência, Isa was direct about what the team needs to improve for this Sunday's duel: “We lacked being more effective when we were in a better moment in the match. The 2-2 makes it a new game, and that's it: we have 90 minutes to improve some points and be effective in São Paulo,” she concluded.

On the other side will be Corinthians, five-time consecutive champions of the competition. Midfielder Gisseli assures that Cruzeiro is prepared to surprise: “We know the strength of Corinthians, especially in front of their fans, but we are very focused and also aware of our capability. We have had an excellent championship so far, worked hard to correct the mistakes from the last game, and we will be united to achieve our goal,” evaluated the athlete, also in an interview with Betfair.

She further reinforced the team's mental preparation: “We know that finals require a lot of preparation, beyond the physical, but we have a very prepared staff to help in these moments and we are a very mature and united team. We have prepared the entire championship to get here, so we are ready to face this challenge,” she concluded.

12th Player

The Blue Nation has also been a fundamental part of the Cabulosas' journey in pursuit of the title. In the first leg, Cruzeiro once again broke the attendance record for women's football in Minas Gerais, with over 19,000 fans present at Independência. Defender Vitória Calhau, one of the highlights of last Sunday's match, emphasized the importance of this energy coming from the stands:

“It is very important for us to have the support of the fans. They have always embraced us, but this season it has been even more special to have their presence in the stadium. In the last games, both at home and away, it was an incredible atmosphere that helps us a lot on the field. They are definitely our 12th player,” said the defender.

More than competing for a title, Cruzeiro seeks to consolidate the growth of women's football at the Club and prove that they are ready to challenge the Corinthians' hegemony. Now, there remains one last chapter for the Cabulosas to crown the historic season with the Brazilian champions' trophy in 2025.

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