The expected return to Series A1 of the Brazilian Women’s Football Championship was not what Vitória expected. Better for Fluminense, who beat the Lionesses 1-0 at the Estádio Luso-Brasileiro.
The Rio team dominated the action throughout the match, with 22 shots (11 towards the goal), against just one (out) from the Bahians. However, the winning goal came in stoppage time of the second half. In the 46th minute, striker Kaline was brought down by goalkeeper Lorrana just before entering the area. Vitória’s number 1 received the red card.
As the Lionesses could not make any more changes, defender Yasmin India wore Lorrana’s gloves, reserve Ingrid Sabino’s number 12 shirt, and went for the goal. Midfielder Patrícia Sochor, however, took a classy free kick, in the right corner, with no chance of defense, guaranteeing Fluminense the three points in Rio de Janeiro.
The first division of the Brasileirão Feminino began last Thursday (12), with Flamengo’s victory over Mixto, 1-0, at Dutrinha, in Cuiabá. The match was broadcast live on TV Brasil. Defender Núbia scored the winning goal for the red and black team.
On Friday (13), Palmeiras beat América-MG 4-0 at Arena Crefisa, in Barueri (SP), also with live broadcast from the Palmeiras broadcaster. Brazilian Communication Company. The highlight of Palestrinas was Brena, who scored two goals. Midfielder Duda Santos and striker Bia Zaneratto completed the scoring.
In another game on Friday, current six-time champions Corinthians beat Atlético-MG 1-0, at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte. Midfielder Letícia Monteiro scored for Brabas.
