Corinthians hit snag before Paulistão Feminino final v Palmeiras | OneFootball

Palmeiras and Corinthians face off again in another decision of the Women's Paulista Championship. With the best campaign in the qualifying phase, Timão has the advantage of deciding the return leg of the final at home.

The first match is scheduled for December 7, at 11 am (Brasília time), at Arena Barueri. The return leg takes place on December 14, at 10 am, but the location is yet to be defined. This is because, on the same date, the Corinthians men's team is playing the Copa do Brasil against Cruzeiro at Neo Química Arena, which creates logistical and security conflicts.

After the victory over São Paulo in the women's Paulistão semifinal last Thursday, coach Lucas Piccinato commented on the possibility of moving the game to December 13. However, the Paulista Football Federation (FPF) maintained the original date.

Captain Vic Albuquerque questioned the entity's decision and reinforced the desire to play at Neo Química Arena.

“I rarely criticize the Paulista Federation because I see a very high investment. We should all fight for a better moment for women's football and have some priorities within this calendar,” stated the top scorer during a press conference.

“I would really like the game to be on Saturday so there wouldn't be a conflict, even among the fans. But I hope it's at Neo Química Arena, which makes a difference not only for Corinthians but for Brazilian women's football in general,” she added.

Piccinato, however, admitted that he sees little feasibility for the match to be held at the Corinthians stadium.

“I think the president of the Federation will talk to our president. There was a conversation between the boards to try to arrange the possibility. It's a complex logistics. I think it's quite unrealistic to hold it, but there is still a possibility,” said the coach.

Women's Paulistão Final Schedule

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