Gazeta Esportiva.com
·13 Februari 2026
Brena bags brace as Palmeiras thrash América-MG in Brasileirão

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·13 Februari 2026

In the opening round of the Brazilian Women's Championship, Palmeiras thrashed América-MG 4-0 this Friday at Arena Barueri. The goals that secured Palmeiras’ victory, putting the team at the top of the standings, were scored by Brena (twice), Bia Zaneratto, and Duda Santos.
With three points, tied with Corinthians and Flamengo, Verdão takes the lead due to tiebreaker criteria. América-MG, on the other hand, sits in 18th and last place, with zero points.
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🏆 Competition: Brazilian Women's Série A1 Championship 🏟️ Venue: Arena Barueri, in Barueri (SP) 📅 Date: February 13, 2026 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 9:00 PM (Brasília time) 🟨 Yellow Cards: None 🟥 Red Cards: None
Goals:
Lineups
Palmeiras: Kate Tapia; Rhay Coutinho (Ana Guzmán, Poliana, Pati Maldaner, Fe Palermo (Greicy Landázury); Ingryd Lima (Lorena Benítez), Brena Carolina (Duda Santos), Andressinha, Bia Zaneratto; Gláucia (Raíssa Bahia) and Thaina Maranhão Coach: Rosana Augusto
América-MG: Taluane; Laís Giacomel, Lorranny (Julinha), Maiara, Mimi; Thaíni (Ana Clara Lana), Ana Clara, Rafinha (Alice Oliveira), Emily Stephany (Gaby); Pâmella (Duda Nascimento), Dani Ortolan Coach: Jorge Victor
In a first half dominated by Palmeiras, the opening goal came at the 36th minute. Tainá Maranhão’s shot was blocked, the ball went up and landed with Brena, who volleyed it in to score a beautiful goal and put Verdão ahead.
At the start of the second half, Pâmella brought down Fê Palermo inside the box, and the referee awarded a penalty. In the 6th minute, Bia Zaneratto sent the goalkeeper Taluane the wrong way and extended the lead. At the 25th minute, Ana Guzmán crossed to the far post for Brena to head it in. The defense tried to clear, but couldn’t. To seal the rout, at the 39th minute, Duda Santos took a free kick from midfield and scored a stunning goal.
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