Vingadoras beat Vitória and go through in the Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

On Thursday afternoon (28), Galo beat Vitória 3-1 at Arena MRV and secured a place in the next stage of the national competition.

Atlético started the match at a strong pace and opened the scoring in the very first minute. After putting pressure on in the attacking half, the ball came down the right and was crossed into the box. Pimenta got ahead of her marker and headed it into the corner to put the Vingadoras in front.

Vitória equalized in the eighth minute of the first half through Mari Pires. Despite the score being level, Galo kept control of the match and applied pressure again in the second half.

Nine minutes into the second half, Pimenta struck again. Thalita made a move down the left and sent in a low cross for the forward, who got a touch to score the Vingadoras’ second. The striker is Galo’s top scorer this year, with 8 goals.

The third goal came in the 38th minute. Diovanna surged down the left and delivered a perfect cross for Thalita to finish into the back of the net and wrap up the score at Arena MRV.

With the result, the Vingadoras remain alive in the hunt for the Women’s Copa do Brasil, now through to the round of 16 and awaiting the definition of their next opponent.

TRIBUTE

Full-back Amália reached a special milestone in the Vingadoras shirt. In the win over América in the Brazilian Women’s Championship, the player completed 50 matches representing Atlético.

Signed in 2024, the No. 17 has built a path of growth and connection with the Club. Since arriving, Amália has made 51 appearances, scoring four goals and providing two assists for Galo.

Before this Wednesday’s match in the Women’s Copa do Brasil, the player was honored by Atlético on the pitch. The commemorative shirt was presented by Pedro Tavares, director of the Vingadoras. Alongside him, Club staff members Najara Araújo, Juliana Ruela, Gizele Áurea, Aparecida Dias and Iraciva took part in the tribute, presenting the keepsake in recognition of the important milestone reached by the player.

In her first season with the Club, Amália played 21 matches and contributed one goal and two assists. In 2025, she took the field 18 times and scored three goals. In 2026, she has now reached 12 matches so far, cementing her importance in the black-and-white squad.

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📋 Match details⚔️ Galo 3 x 1 Vitória🏆 Women’s Copa do Brasil📍 Arena MRV⚽ Pimenta (2) and Thalita

📋 Vingadoras lineupPaixão; Nine, Barraca, Hingredy and Diovanna; Lari Sanchez (Maiara), Laura M., Thalita (Káren Bender) and Isadora (Kaiuska); Amália (Kélen Bender) and Pimenta (Anny Marabá).Head coach: Fabi Guedes.

🟨 Yellow cardsIsadora and Pimenta.

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