Corinthians edge São Paulo, lead race for Copa do Brasil final spot | OneFootball

The Corinthians defeated São Paulo this Sunday in the first leg of the semifinal of the Brazilian Women's Championship and took the lead for a spot in the final at the Arena Mercado Livre Pacaembu. Timão won 2-0, with goals from Jaqueline and Dayana Rodríguez.

With this result, As Brabas can lose by up to one goal in the second leg and still advance to the final for the sixth consecutive year. On the other hand, São Paulo needs to win by three goals to secure a spot in the final. A victory by two goals would take the decision to penalties.

In the other semifinal, Cruzeiro beat Palmeiras 3-1, also this Sunday, at Arena Barueri.

In 2025, Corinthians is aiming for their seventh Brazilian Women's Championship title and their sixth consecutive championship. Tricolor, last year's runner-up, is aiming for an unprecedented victory in the club's history.

The second leg of the Women's Brasileirão semifinal, hosted by Corinthians, will take place next Sunday, again at 10:30 AM (Brasília time). The venue for the match has not yet been decided.

Corinthians opened the scoring just three minutes into the game. Gi Fernandes received the ball on the right wing and crossed perfectly for Jaqueline, who rose alone and headed it into the back of the net.

In the second half, Jaqueline advanced down the right side and lifted the ball into the area. Vic Albuquerque misfired, and the ball fell to Dayana Rodríguez. The Venezuelan struck it first-time and scored Corinthians' second goal at the 30-minute mark.

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