Corinthians beat Botafogo for 2nd straight win in Women's Brasileirão | OneFootball

On Friday night (27), Corinthians faced Botafogo at Nilton Santos Stadium in a match valid for the fifth round of the first phase of the Brazilian Women’s Championship, and won 3-1. The goals for the Brabas were scored by Vic Albuquerque, Gabi Zanotti, and Jaqueline. With the result, the Corinthians side jumps to fourth place overall with 10 points — three wins, one draw, and one loss — 12 goals scored and six conceded.

For the match, the Corinthians coaching staff could not count on five players: center-backs Thaís Regina and Agustina Barroso, who are recovering from surgery for a fractured fibula in the left ankle and treatment for a muscle injury in the left leg, respectively, in addition to forwards Carol Nogueira and Johnson and goalkeeper Lelê.

Photo: Lucas Figueiredo/Ag. Corinthians

With that, Corinthians were lined up by Emily Lima as follows: Nicole; Gi Fernandes, Erika (Leticia Teles), Thais Ferreira, and Tamires (Juliete); Duda Sampaio, Andressa Alves, and Letícia Monteiro (Ana Vitória); Gabi Zanotti, Vic Albuquerque (Belén Aquino), and Jaqueline (Rhaizza).

The bench options were: Rillary, Letícia Teles, Robledo, Ariel Godoi, Belén Aquino, Rhaizza, Juliete, Dayana Rodríguez, and Ana Vitória.

Botafogo lineup

Botafogo started the match with: Michelle; Sinara, Thaiane Camurça, Yasmim, Natane; Debora Bebê, Kika Brandino, Ana Caroline; Tailane and Tipa.

Officiating

The referee for the match was Elizabete Esmeralda Cordeiro dos Santos Gomes (CE), assisted by Thayse Marques Fonseca (RJ) and Karolaynne da Conceição Martins Garcia (RJ). The fourth official was Sabrina ds Silva Gomes Elino (RJ). There is no VAR at this stage of the competition.

Next match

After the clash against Botafogo, Corinthians remain focused on the Brazilian Championship, returning to the field next Friday (03) against RB Bragantino at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), in a match that should mark the Brabas’ return to Fazendinha.

First half

The match began with both teams looking to attack and creating clear chances in quick succession within the first five minutes. Corinthians struck first through Duda Sampaio, who hit a powerful shot after receiving a cross from Gi Fernandes, forcing goalkeeper Michelle into her first save. In response, Botafogo came forward through midfielder Ana Caroline, who tried her luck from long range and troubled goalkeeper Nicole.

Then, in the 19th minute, the Brabas opened the scoring at Nilton Santos after a great pass from Gabi Zanotti found Jaqueline in stride. The forward advanced and played a low ball into the middle of the box, where she found Vic Albuquerque alone to tap it into the net and start Timão’s victory.

Soon after, Andressa Alves advanced down the left wing, sped up the play, and on her own delivered a pinpoint cross onto Gabi Zanotti’s head. Unmarked, she doubled Timão’s lead with a powerful header into the right corner.

Botafogo tried to cut the Brabas’ lead in the first half with two consecutive chances from Tipa and Ana Caroline from long distance, but Nicole made two safe saves and kept a clean sheet up to that point in the match.

Second half

In the very first move of the second half, Andressa Alves once again received a great pass on the left side and, on her own, delivered a cross for Jaqueline to slide in and score Timão’s third, extending the lead once again on Rio soil.

Botafogo tried again to get back into the match when center-forward Tipa played a good pass to Carol in the middle of the black-and-white defense, but the No. 7 tried to chip goalkeeper Nicole and sent the ball over the goal, wasting the chance to pull one back.

Then, in the 42nd minute, Botafogo managed to reduce the deficit with a goal scored by forward Rebeca, who received the pass almost inside the six-yard box and put the final numbers on the match.

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