Corinthians visit Flamengo in Women's Brasileirão top-spot clash | OneFootball

Corinthians return to the pitch on Monday night (3) for another match in the Brazilian Women’s Championship. At 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), the Brabas face Flamengo at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro, in Rio de Janeiro, in the 14th round of the national competition.

In addition to seeking a bounce-back after the defeat to Palmeiras in the Paulista Championship, the team coached by Emily Lima takes the field with its eyes on the top spot in the Brasileirão. Having already secured qualification for the quarterfinals, Timão is now focused on finishing the first phase in first place.

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Corinthians currently sit in second place with 31 points. A draw will already be enough for the team to overtake São Paulo, who have 32 points after playing earlier in the round. With a win, the Brabas would also reclaim the top of the table.

Probable Corinthians lineup

Emily Lima still has a few doubts as she defines the starting team. Goalkeeper Lelê remains in the final stage of physical recovery after tendinopathy in the back of her right thigh, while defensive midfielder Ana Vitória is still being treated for muscle discomfort. Rillary underwent an injection in her elbow and is expected to remain out of the squad for the match. Another confirmed absentee is Jaqueline, who serves an automatic suspension after the red card she received in the match against Mixto.

On the other hand, Corinthians may once again have Andressa Alves, Duda Sampaio and Erika available. The three players were rested in the last two matches due to load management and could return to the matchday squad.

Given this scenario, the Brabas’ probable lineup is: Nicole Ramos; Ivana Fuso, Thaís Ferreira, Thaís Regina (Erika) and Tamires (Juliete); Dayana Rodríguez (Ana Vitória), Duda Sampaio and Vic Albuquerque; Ariel Godoi (Belén Aquino), Jhonson and Gabi Zanotti.

Refereeing

The Brazilian Football Confederation has appointed Deborah Cecilia Cruz Correia, from Pernambuco, to officiate the match. The assistant referees will be Thayse Marques Fonseca and Nayra da Cunha Nunes, both from Rio de Janeiro. The fourth official will be Tarcizo Pinheiro Caetano, also from the Rio federation. The match will not have the assistance of video review (VAR).

Broadcast

The match will be broadcast live on SporTV, on pay TV, and also on GE TV. As soon as the final whistle blows, Central do Timão will bring full coverage of the match, with reports on the key moments, match analysis, interviews, reaction, and everything that happened in the clash between Corinthians and Flamengo.

Next match

After the match against Flamengo, Corinthians return to the field next Sunday (9) at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), when they host Santos in a derby valid for the 15th round of the Brazilian Women’s Championship.

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