Corinthians face derby week, Brabas return and key youth ties | OneFootball

Corinthians will have a busy schedule between July 15 and 18. The week’s lineup features important matches in women’s football, youth categories, and futsal, including two Dérbis, the Brabas’ return to official competitions after the World Cup break, and a direct clash in the National Futsal League (LNF).

The run of matches begins on Wednesday (15). At 11 a.m., the Under-17 team faces Vasco da Gama at Estádio Nivaldo Pereira, in Macaé (RJ), for the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship in the category. Timão sits in fourth place with 13 points and could end the round in second if they win and other results go their way.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel / Corinthians

Still on Wednesday, at 3 p.m., the Brabinhas play the first derby of the week. The team coached by Julia Passero takes on Palmeiras at Arena Barueri in the fifth round of the Paulista Women’s Under-20 Championship. Corinthians is in sixth place and could climb into the top group with a win.

On Thursday (16), it will be the men’s Under-20 team’s turn to play another Dérbi. Timão visits Palmeiras again at 4 p.m. at Arena Barueri for the second leg of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship quarterfinals. After losing 1-0 in the first leg, played at Fazendinha, Corinthians needs to win by one goal to take the decision to penalties, or by two or more goals to secure direct qualification to the semifinals.

Friday (17) marks the Brabas’ official return to competition after the calendar stoppage due to the World Cup. At 7 p.m., Corinthians hosts Ferroviária at Fazendinha in the fourth round of the Paulista Women’s Championship. Emily Lima’s team has four points and sits in third place. A win could move Timão into second place and cut the gap to the Araraquara side, the competition leader.

On the same night, at 8:30 p.m., the black-and-white futsal team takes the court to face São José at Ginásio Altos de Santana, in São José dos Campos, for the 13th round of the National Futsal League. Corinthians is in 11th place with 11 points, while the opponent is 15th with eight points, just above the relegation zone. In addition to pulling away from the bottom spots, a win could put Fernando Malafaia’s team back in the race for a playoff spot.

The schedule wraps up on Saturday (18) with three commitments. At 10 a.m., the Brabinhas host Portuguesa at Fazendinha in the Paulista Women’s Under-20 Championship. An hour later, at 11 a.m., the Under-17 team faces Barcelona Esportivo Capela at Estádio Anacleto Campanella, in São Caetano do Sul, for the ninth round of the Paulista Championship. Corinthians is in second place in Group 12 with 19 points.

Closing out the week’s schedule, the men’s Under-20 team takes on Ponte Preta at 3 p.m. at Fazendinha in the sixth round of the Paulista Championship. Depending on the other results of the round, Timão could take over the group lead with a win.

Corinthians’ schedule for the week

Wednesday (07/15)

Thursday (07/16)

Friday (07/17)

Saturday (07/18)

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