With a goal in the first half, Corinthians held off Palmeiras in the second half and won their fourth Women’s Libertadores title; Vic Albuquerque missed penalty
Four-time champions! Farewell to the coach Arthur EliasO Corinthians won the Palm trees 1-0 on Saturday night, 21st, and won the fourth Women’s Libertadores title. Brabas scored with Millene in the first half, minutes after a penalty missed by Vic Albuquerqueand held on with one player less for much of the second stage.
SOY CRAZY FOR YOU AMÉRICA!! CORINTHIANS IS A FOUR-TIME CHAMPION OF THE WOMEN’S CONMEBOL LIBERTADORES!!
VAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIII, CORINTHIANS!💜 pic.twitter.com/ACgMfusUjt
— Corinthians Futebol Feminino (@SCCPFutFeminino) October 22, 2023
In the current edition, the Palestrinas won Barcelona-EQU, Caracas-VEN It is Atlético Nacional-COL in the first phase, Olympia on Wednesdays and Atlético Nacional in the semi. Brabas went through Colo-Colo-CHI, Libertad Limpeño-PAR It is Always Ready-BOL in the group stage, Cali America It is International in the knockout stage.
Current champions, Palmeiras entered the field with an eye on the second title in their history in their second participation in the continental competition. Corinthians were looking for the four to become the greatest champion of Liberta Feminina.
The game
The first half of the Libertadores decision showed classic pace, with chances created by both sides. The Palestrinas arrived in danger, but it was Corinthians who had the two best chances of the first half, converting one of them into a goal.
In the 16th minute, Vic Albuquerque hit the post and wasted a penalty kick. The move was scored after Gabi Portilho was brought down in the area. In the 29th minute, Millene received the ball from the edge of the area and fired a shot to open the score: 0-1.
Palmeiras launched more in the second stage, looking for a draw. With the expulsion of Tarciane, Corinthians defender, the white team put more pressure on their opponents. The defender received a second yellow for a foul in Bia Zaneratto. Goalkeeper Lelê stood out with great saves to secure the result for Timão. End of game: 1-0 and Corinthians four-time champions.
Source: sportbuzz
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