Corinthians beat São Paulo at Pacaembu, lead Brasileirão semi | OneFootball

This Sunday, 24th, Corinthians begins its journey in the semifinals of the Brazilian Women's Championship. The duel against São Paulo starts with the opponent's home advantage at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu at 10:30 am (Brasília time). In a match controlled most of the time, the Brabas won the Majestoso by 2 x 0, with goals from Jaqueline and Day Rodríguez.

With the result, the People's Team opened a great advantage in the dispute for a place in the grand final of the Brasileirão. Now, the team can even lose by one goal in the return match, with home advantage, and will still be in the national decision. It is worth remembering that the Brabas are six-time Brazilian champions and seek to participate in the sixth consecutive final of the competition.

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Corinthians Lineup

The Brabas practically had no absences for the Majestoso. Only the forwards Ellen, in physical recovery, and Ivana Fuso, who was not regularized in time to play in the Brasileirão, were not available.

Given this, the technical committee of Lucas Piccinato lined up a starting team with Nicole Ramos; Gi Fernandes, Thaís Ferreira, Mariza and Tamires; Dayana Rodríguez, Duda Sampaio and Vic Albuquerque; Andressa Alves, Jaqueline and Jhonson. On the bench were available Kemelli, Thais Regina, Robledo, Yaya, Gabi Zanotti, Eudimilla, Ju Passari, Letícia Monteiro, Paulinha, Juliete, Ariel Godoi and Erika.

São Paulo Lineup

Coach Thiago Viana lined up: Carlinha; Bruna Calderan, Kaká, Anny (Carol Gil) and Bia Menezes; Maressa, Robinha and Camilinha; Isa, Aline Milene and Giovanna Crivelari.

Refereeing

The whistle will be blown by Daiane Muniz (SP), assisted by Daniella Coutinho (BA) and Leandra Aires (SP). The fourth referee and VAR will be, respectively, Marianna Nanni Batalha (SP) and Adeli Mara Monteiro (SP).

First Half

Corinthians started the game seeking the attack, pressing the opponents in their defensive field. The offensive blitz had a quick effect: just three minutes in, Gi Fernandes crossed accurately from the right and Jaqueline, alone in the area, headed firmly into the nets, opening the score: Corinthians 1 x 0!

The hosts tried to react at nine, but Giovanna Crivelari headed out without threatening the goal defended by Nicole Ramos. Over time, the pace of the game slowed down, but the Brabas kept the match under control, attacking again at 20, when after a rehearsed play between Tamires and Duda Sampaio, the São Paulo defense cleared the danger.

In the following attack, São Paulo created its first dangerous chance: Aline Milene shot over the goal from the midfield. Timão responded: Jhonson was fouled in the attack, and Duda Sampaio shot directly into the hands of goalkeeper Carlinha. A few minutes later, the rivals again attacked dangerously, but Maressa's shot was well saved by Nicole.

New arrival from the opponents at 36, when Bia Menezes took a free kick with a deflection in the barrier. Already in stoppage time, Corinthians had another chance to extend the lead, in a counterattack led by Day Rodríguez – but Carlinha came out at the right time and intercepted the play.

Second Half

São Paulo returned from the break on the attack and, at two minutes, created its first chance with Aline Milene, but the shot was saved by Nicole. Shortly after, it was Bia Menezes' turn to try from the left, but the ball went straight out.

The Brabas responded only at 11, in a play by Vic Albuquerque who crossed to Andressa Alves – but the striker's shot was blocked. Then, it was Duda Sampaio's turn to try from outside the area. and at 18 again Vic tried Corinthians' second in a free kick, but none of the chances were dangerous.

Lucas Piccinato made the first changes in Corinthians: at 22, he put Duda Sampaio in place of Andressa Alves and five minutes later sent Yaya to the field to replace Andressa Alves.

The changes helped Timão to organize better and avoid more opponent's attacks, which continued to threaten. And shortly after, at 31, Corinthians scored another: Jaqueline sprinted down the right and crossed to Vic, who tried a volley; the ball fell to Day Rodríguez, who promptly scored a beautiful goal. Corinthians 2 x 0!

With a comfortable advantage, Corinthians spent the final minutes managing the result. Close to stoppage time, Piccinato took the opportunity to waste time with three more changes, putting Letícia Monteiro, Eudimilla and Gisela Robledo in place of Vic, Jaqueline and Jhonson) to manage the result. The match ended at 51, with Corinthians' victory by 2 x 0 at Pacaembu.

Next Commitment

The Brabas will return to the fields exactly one week from now, at the same time, to face São Paulo, for the return match of the semifinals of the Brazilian Women's Championship. Corinthians decides at home for having had a better campaign in the qualifying phase. The club has not yet defined where it will host the return match.

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