Corinthians thrash América-MX to take third at Teal Rising Cup | OneFootball

Corinthians took the field on Sunday night (12) to face América of Mexico at CPKC Stadium in the United States, in a match for third place in the 2026 Teal Rising Cup. The Brabas ended up cruising to an 8-0 win, with goals from Gabi Zanotti, Jaqueline (twice), Paola Garcia, Letícia Monteiro, Carol Nogueira (twice), and Ariel Godoi.

This was the Brabas’ second appearance in the competition. In 2025, Corinthians reached the final but were beaten by the Kansas City Current, 2-1. In the current edition, the Brabas were eliminated in the semifinal after losing to the same opponent by the same scoreline.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel/Ag. Corinthians

Next match

After taking part in the competition held in the United States, Timão will turn its attention back to the Brazilian Championship. On the 20th (Monday), the Brabas will face Juventude at Homero Soldatelli Stadium at 9 p.m. in the seventh round of the competition.

Corinthians lineup

For the match, the club from Parque São Jorge could not count on goalkeeper Lelê, defenders Gi Fernandes and Thais Ferreira, midfielders Ana Vitória, Dayana Rodríguez and Duda Sampaio, as well as forwards Belén Aquino and Gisela Robledo – all away with their national teams during the FIFA international window: Brazil, Uruguay, Venezuela, Uruguay, and Colombia.

Center-backs Agustina Barroso and Thaís Regina, as well as midfielder Juliana Passari, did not travel to the United States due to physical issues. Young forward Jhonson was not included in the squad for the tournament by head coach Emily Lima’s decision.

With that, the Brabas started the match with: Rillary; Ivana Fuso, Duda Mineira, Letícia Teles and Tamires; Paola García, Andressa Alves and Letícia Monteiro; Jaqueline, Rhaizza and Gabi Zanotti. The bench options were: Nicole, Rafa Rocha, Erika, Juliete, Manu Olivan, Carol Nogueira, Vic Albuquerque and Ariel Godoi.

América-MX lineup

América-MX, meanwhile, started the match with: Hiel Velasco; Karina Rodríguez, Annia Mejia, Vanessa Paredes and Mya Perez; Julie Lopez; Nancy Antonio, Irene Guerrero and Aylin Avilez; Daniela Espinosa and Giana Riley.

Officiating

The officiating crew was led by Marie Durr, with Carson Frizell-Thomas and Charles Rupert as assistants. Jose Lara served as the fourth official. It is worth noting that the friendly competition does not use VAR.

First half

Corinthians began the match on the front foot and created their first opportunity in the opening minute. Ivana Fuso sent the ball into the box and Gabi Zanotti tried a volley, but could not get enough power behind the shot. Shortly after, Jaqueline received the ball in the six-yard box and played a pass across, but there was no one there to finish the move.

The Brabas kept up the pressure and threatened again with a shot from Paola Garcia from outside the box, forcing Velasco into a two-step save. Soon after, Rhaizza got free behind the defense and shot straight at the opposing goalkeeper.

The Mexican side responded in the 10th minute, when Avilez tried her luck from distance and troubled Rillary’s goal. Corinthians quickly answered: Andressa Alves delivered a precise cross, but Jaqueline just failed to get on the end of it. In the next play, Andressa herself found the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

The No. 8 remained lively and tried again from outside the area, forcing another intervention from Velasco. On the rebound, Rhaizza nearly opened the scoring, but the goalkeeper came out well and prevented the finish.

In the 30th minute, Mya Perez made a good individual run through the middle and shot wide. Shortly afterward, it was Paola Garcia’s turn to have a go, but she sent it over the bar.

Late in the first half, in the 37th minute, Corinthians almost scored from a corner. Gabi Zanotti got a touch, but two defenders cleared it off the line. The goal finally came in the 43rd minute: Tamires found space on the left and crossed for Zanotti, who tapped it into the net.

Before the break, Timão had another great chance. Andressa Alves found Jaqueline free inside the box, but the forward failed to connect well and sent it over the goal.

Second half

After halftime, Emily Lima made changes to the team. Rhaizza and Ivana Fuso came off for Vic Albuquerque and Rafa Rocha. Just like in the first half, Corinthians started aggressively and created their first chance after only four minutes. Letícia Monteiro got past two markers and passed to Andressa Alves, who had an open goal, but the Mexican defense recovered in time to prevent the second goal.

Shortly after, in the eighth minute, Jaqueline used her pace to get the better of the defense, entered the box, and finished past Velasco to extend the Brabas’ lead. Two minutes later, Gabi Zanotti rolled the ball to Paola García, who struck a beautiful first-time shot from outside the area for a stunning goal.

Corinthians remained dominant and, in the 13th minute, Andressa Alves dribbled past the goalkeeper and shot at the open net, but once again the defense appeared to clear it off the line. In the 17th minute, after a cross from Vic Albuquerque, Velasco failed to hold on, and Jaqueline pounced on the rebound to score the team’s fourth.

In the 21st minute, Letícia Monteiro combined with Vic Albuquerque and got on the scoresheet as well, stretching the lead even further. Right after that, Emily Lima made more substitutions, bringing on Carol Nogueira, Ariel Godoi, and Juliete for Letícia Monteiro, Andressa Alves, and Tamires. Shortly afterward, Gabi Zanotti was also substituted, making way for Manu Olivan.

The black-and-white pressure continued and, in the 30th minute, Ariel entered the box and set up Carol Nogueira, who scored the sixth goal. América tried to respond through Riley, who advanced down the right and crossed for Espinosa, but the finish lacked direction.

In the very next play, Ariel Godoi showed up again and finished through the goalkeeper’s legs to make it seven. Then, in the 38th minute, Juliete laid the ball off for Carol Nogueira, who hit it first time to complete the rout with the Brabas’ eighth goal.

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