Kate Tapia stars as Palmeiras win Women's Supercopa on penalties | OneFootball

Palmeiras are the champions of the Women's Supercup. On the afternoon of this Saturday (7), the Palestrinas drew 1-1 with Corinthians in regular time and came out on top in the penalty shootout, winning 5-4 in a decision held at Arena Barueri.

The standout figure of the final was goalkeeper Kate Tapia, who shone by saving three penalties—two in the initial round and one in the sudden death, the last being from Tamires, securing the trophy for the Verdão.

During the first five penalty kicks, each team missed two opportunities. With the tie maintained, the decision went to sudden death, until Tapia appeared again and sealed Palmeiras' unprecedented victory.

With the title, the Verdão team takes home R$ 1 million in prize money. Corinthians, the runners-up, receive R$ 600,000.

The match

Timão took the lead in the first half with Jaque Moura. Palmeiras responded quickly, with Bia Zaneratto leveling the score before halftime. The first half was marked by heavy rain and difficulties in building up plays.

After the break, the match became more open. Andressa threatened for Corinthians, while Brena and Tainá Maranhão created good chances for Palmeiras, but the score remained unchanged until the final whistle.

In the penalty shootout, each team missed two opportunities in the five regular kicks—Kate Tapia saved two penalties. With the tie maintained, the decision went to sudden death, until Tapia stepped up again to stop Tamires and seal Palmeiras' unprecedented victory.

What now?

This is Palmeiras' first ever title in the history of the Women's Supercup and also the club's first final in the competition, which had been dominated by Corinthians since its inception in 2022.

Now, both teams turn their attention to the Brazilian Championship. In the opening round, Palmeiras will host América-MG, while Corinthians will face Atlético-MG away from home.

Match details

Date and time: February 7 (Saturday), at 4pm (Brasília time)Competition: Women's SupercupVenue: Arena Barueri, in Barueri (SP)Referee: Edina Alves BatistaYellow cards: Ingryd (PAL); Robledo (COR)Goals: Jaque Ribeiro (COR), at 5′, and Bia Zaneratto (PAL), at 39 minutes of the 1st half;

Palmeiras: Kate Tapia; Andressinha (Diane), Pati Maldaner, Poliana and Fê Palermo (Raíssa Bahia); Ingryd (Duda Santos), Brena and Rhay Coutinho (Guzmán); Tainá Maranhão, Gláucia and Bia Zaneratto. Coach: Rosana Augusto.

Corinthians: Lelê (Nicole); Gi Fernandes (Érika), Thaís Ferreira, Letícia Teles and Tamires; Ana Vitória (Letícia Monteiro), Duda Sampaio and Andressa Alves (Johnson); Jaque Ribeiro (Vic Albuquerque), Belén Aquino (Robledo) and Gabi Zanotti. Coach: Lucas Piccinato.

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