Corinthians midfielder celebrates goal, on adapting to Brazil | OneFootball

Corinthians hosted Realidade Jovem on the evening of this Sunday (16th), at the José Liberatti Municipal Stadium, in Osasco, for the 14th and final round of the first phase of the Paulista Women's Championship, winning by a score of 3 x 0. The goals for the Alvinegro were scored by Letícia Monteiro, Ivana Fuso, and Eudimilla.

With this result, the Brabas concluded the first phase of the state championship with 35 points (11 wins, three draws, and one loss – 32 goals scored and 36 conceded). After the match, still leaving the field, midfielder Ivana Fuso gave an interview to journalists and commented on the goal scored, highlighting the poor quality of the pitch. She was brought on by Lucas Piccinato right after the break.

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“First, I want to thank God for the goal. It's very good to score a goal, but it was a very difficult game. The field wasn't playing well, but that's it. Now the focus is on the semifinals. We wanted to play a good game at least to finish the group stage well and go to the semifinals. I dedicate the goal to my son Romeu, my girlfriend, and my family in Germany.”

Ivana Fuso joined Corinthians in mid-2025 after building a solid career in Europe, playing for clubs such as Bayer Leverkusen, Freiburg, Basel, Manchester United, and Birmingham City. The first two in Germany, the third in Switzerland, and the last two in England.

With the Corinthians jersey, she has already scored three goals and provided two assists in 14 games (six as a starter), with 10 wins, three draws, and only one loss. She was part of the group that won the Conmebol Libertadores Feminina for the sixth time this year (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025), against Deportivo Cali from Colombia.

Later, she spoke about adapting to Brazilian football: “I'm feeling good. It really is a difficult adaptation, there are more games here. In England, there are fewer. And there is a difficulty, really, I'm feeling it a bit. Because I wanted to play against Ferroviária and I'm feeling a bit at home. But, I think for next year I'll reach 100% and then it will be easier for me. And that way I can give my best much more. But of course, always giving 100% and that's the best I want.”

Now, the Alvinegro will face São Paulo in the semifinals of the Paulista Women's Championship, deciding the second game at home due to having a better campaign in the initial phase. The Paulista Federation (FPF) is expected to announce the details of the two matches throughout this week.

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