Mariza nets first goal, urges Fiel to back Corinthians in final | OneFootball

On the morning of this Sunday, 31, Corinthians took to the field to face São Paulo at Canindé, in a match valid for the return of the semifinal of the Brazilian Women's Championship. The duel ended in a draw with a score of 2 x 2, with the Corinthians goals being scored by Mariza and Andressa Alves. The author of the first goal celebrated the fact that she had scored for the first time in the season.

“I'm very happy, it's my first goal of the year and it couldn't be more special. I think our qualification for the final is very important”, said the defender still on the edge of the field, in an interview with SporTV, which was one of the broadcast options for the match.

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In the first leg of the semifinal, Corinthians had beaten São Paulo 2-0 at Pacaembu, and only needed a draw — or even a defeat by one goal difference — to secure a place in the final. With the qualification secured, Timão will now face Cruzeiro in the decision. Both finalists have already secured their place in the 2026 Copa Libertadores de América.

“We had objectives with today's game, besides reaching the final, to qualify the club for next year's Libertadores. So we achieved our two objectives here and have a week to work. I'm very happy, it's very important to have the fans here close to us. Now that's it, we'll work during the week and we'll go for another title”, said Mariza.

Corinthians will have the advantage of deciding the title at home. Although Cruzeiro finished ahead of Timão in the qualifying stage, the results in the knockouts changed the order of the table. The Minas Gerais team drew with Red Bull Bragantino in the quarterfinals and lost to Palmeiras in the semifinals, allowing the Parque São Jorge club to take the overall best campaign.

Mariza also extended an invitation to the Fiel fans for the decisive matches, with a high chance of Neo Química Arena hosting the return match in São Paulo.

“At home, at Neo Química Arena, it's a place where we feel very comfortable, we are sure that the fans will be there with us. They are always supporting us and we do everything to return the favor on the field. So, I would like to extend an invitation to the Fiel fans. For the people of Belo Horizonte who want to attend the first game. And the second game, at home, we will decide there and God willing we will come out with the title”, concluded the defender.

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