Cruzeiro fight back to beat Palmeiras in women's semi-final first leg | OneFootball

Cruzeiro came from behind to beat Palmeiras 3-1 this Sunday at Arena Barueri, in the first leg of the Women's Brazilian Championship semifinal. Letícia, Vanessinha and Gaby Soares scored for the Cabulosas, while Andressinha scored the goal for the Palestrinas.

The return match takes place next Sunday, at 10:30 am (Brasília time), at Cruzeiro's home.

The game

Palmeiras opened the scoring at 38 minutes into the first half. After a foul committed by Vitória Calhau on Ingryd Lima, which earned the Cruzeiro player a yellow card, Andressinha took a precise free kick over the wall and hit the back of the net.

Cruzeiro reacted in the second half. Just four minutes in, Byanca Brasil made a good play on the left and crossed to Letícia, who first-timed it to tie the game.

Palmeiras created two good opportunities after the tie, but failed to capitalize. The Cabulosas then took the lead shortly after, at nine minutes, with Vanessinha. Isabela launched from the defense, and the number 7 put the ball in the back of the net to make it 2-1.

At 15 minutes, the third goal came: again with a decisive contribution from Byanca Brasil, who crossed for Gaby Soares to control on her chest and strike hard, extending the Celeste lead.

Palmeiras still had chances to reduce the deficit in the final minutes, but failed to convert.

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