Vingadoras make history and reach the Copa do Brasil quarters | OneFootball

The Vingadoras wrote another important chapter in their history on Wednesday night (22). At Arena MRV, Atlético defeated Atlético-PI 2-1 and secured, for the first time, qualification for the quarterfinals of the Women’s Copa do Brasil.

The black-and-white side’s goals were scored by Laura Maria and Pimenta, while Nenê pulled one back for the team from Piauí.

The next-round opponent will be decided by a draw held by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

Historic qualification

With the win, Atlético achieved an unprecedented feat in its women’s football history. The Vingadoras advance to the quarterfinals of the Women’s Copa do Brasil for the first time, keeping their national campaign alive.

Laura Maria scores on a special day

Celebrating her birthday that night, Laura Maria had double reason to celebrate. In the 22nd minute of the first half, the No. 8 opened the scoring with a beautiful shot into the top corner. Goalkeeper Grazi got a hand to it, but could not stop the goal that put the Vingadoras ahead.

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Top scorer remains decisive

Atlético’s leading scorer this season, Pimenta once again made her mark. In the second half, the forward took advantage of a precise cross from Amália Alves inside the six-yard box to score Atlético’s second goal and extend her scoring tally in 2026, confirming yet another decisive performance in the Vingadoras shirt.

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The match

Atlético controlled the action from the opening minutes and built its lead in the first half with Laura Maria’s goal.

After the break, the Vingadoras kept up the pace and scored their second goal after a fine move down the right. Amália Alves got to the byline and played a low cross for Pimenta to finish into the net.

Atlético-PI pulled one back through Nenê, who ran onto a through ball and chipped it over goalkeeper Weber as she came out. Despite the visitors’ response, Atlético managed the advantage until the final whistle and confirmed the historic qualification.

Laura speaks

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📋 MATCH DETAILS

ATLÉTICO 2 x 1 ATLÉTICO-PIWomen’s Copa do Brasil – Round of 16

📍 Venue: Arena MRV – Belo Horizonte (MG)

👩?⚖️ Officiating

⚽ Goals

🟨 Yellow cards

Atlético: Hingreyd, Ju Pacheco, Diovanna and Nine.

Atlético-PI: Dulce.

📋 Lineups

Vingadoras: Weber; Nine, Barraca, Hingreyd and Diovanna; Laura Maria, Ju Pacheco and Isadora; Kélen, Thalita and Pimenta.

Substitutes used: Karen Cristina, Amália Alves, Mai Santos, Cindy Ramos and Anny Marabá.

Head coach: Fabi Guedes.

Atlético-PI: Grazi; Dulce, Lorena, Luciana and Thalita; Natália, Steffany, Lílian, Eduarda Balbino and Mabel; Dani.

Substitutes used: Letícia Pires, Edilene, Nenê and Tabatha.

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