Corinthians see rivals slip up and open lead in the Women's Brasileirão | OneFootball

By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Corinthians will finish another round at the top of the Brazilian Women's Championship. Last Friday (24), Alvinegro faced Ferroviária at Alfredo Schürig Stadium, Fazendinha, in the eighth round of the first stage of the national competition and won 3-1. Alvinegro’s goals were scored by forwards Jaqueline (twice) and Jhonson.

The result kept the Brabas at the top of the tournament with 19 points — six wins, one draw, and one loss — with 21 goals scored and eight conceded. The club from Parque São Jorge managed to extend its lead at the top of the table, since Palmeiras and São Paulo, in second and third place respectively, drew their matches against Santos, at home, and América-MG, away, respectively, by 0-0.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel/Agência Corinthians

Bahia, currently in fourth place with 15 points, could take over second place with a win over Grêmio this Tuesday (21) at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), reaching 18 points — only one fewer than Emily Lima’s side. Regarding a spot in the knockout stage, the Corinthians team is in a comfortable position.

This is because the first team outside the G8 — the quarterfinal qualification zone — is Ferroviária, with 12 points. In fifth through eighth place are: Flamengo (15 points), Fluminense (14 points), Internacional (14 points), and Cruzeiro (13 points). Alvinegro will return to the pitch next Friday (1) at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) to face Grêmio away from home in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

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