Corinthians thrashes the Uruguayan Nacional and will play the final of the Copa Libertadores Femenina

With a second half of pure goal and intensity, Corinthians showed its power in the women’s Copa Libertadores after crush the Uruguayan National 8-0 and will play the final on November 21 with the Colombian Independiente Santa Fe.

The Brazilian team started winning at 11 minutes thanks to a goal from Giovanna. However, the Uruguayan team showed their rebellion and during the first half could be competitive against a rival who, already from the previous one, was much superior both for performance and staff.

Thus, the first part culminated with a minimal difference that still gave the Uruguayans hope of being able to hit the ground running and achieve an epic result.

It all collapsed into a second half in which the Brazilians showed off their offensive arsenal. At 49 minutes Diany Martins widened the difference and put the 0-2.

Less than ten minutes later, at 54, Victoria Albuquerque became the third, at 61 Gabrielle Portilho he did the fourth already at 64 Jheniffer da Silva put the fifth.

Far from being satisfied, Corinthians continued to demonstrate its power on offense since at 71 Maga scored 0-6 while at 83 Juliet did the seventh and at 89 Grazielle closed the overwhelming win by 0-8.

Despite the heavy defeat, Nacional – who had already lost 5-1 to Corinthians in the group stage – was the surprise of the tournament since it reached the semifinals for the first time in its history and became the Uruguayan team that has gone the furthest in the women’s Libertadores.

Now, the tricolores will face the Brazilian Ferroviaria – current champion of the tournament that fell in the semifinals against Independiente Santa Fe – in the game for third and fourth place in the competition.

While, Corinthians sealed its ticket to Montevideo, where the next November 21 will play the final against the Colombian team at the Gran Parque Central stadium. (D)