Corinthians conquers its third title of the Women’s Copa Libertadores

The Brazilians of Corinthians they stayed with him 2021 Women’s Libertadores Cup title after defeating the Colombians from Independiente Santa Fe, in Montevideo, 2-0 in the final on Sunday.

Adriana at 9 minutes and Gabi Portilho at 41 they scored the two goals that crowned Timao at the Gran Parque Central stadium in the Uruguayan capital.

The brazilians Thus three-time champions of the Libertadores were consecrated after having won the contest in 2017 and 2019, equaling the mark of Sao José, another Brazilian soccer team, which is the one that dominates the tournament, with 10 of the 13 titles played.

The match went smoothly, with several chances missed by Santa Fe, while Corinthians was rewarded for its effectiveness.

Yes OK the Lionesses surprised by taking over the initiative in much of the meeting, with greater possession of the ball, the players of the São Paulo team asserted the fame of their fierce forward.

Counting the two goals of the final, those led by Arthur Elías scored 24 goals in the six games of the contest, they barely received two in their bow.

For its part, Independiente failed to repeat the good defensive order they kept in the Cup, although goalkeeper Katherine Tapia could do little in the goals, an essential figure for the Colombians to reach the final.

One of the photos of the match took place at the beginning of the match, for non-sporting reasons.

Before the kickoff, during the minute of silence for the victims of COVID-19, Corinthians players and technical team He waited on his knees and with his fist raised, against racism.

The gesture took place after the episode reported by the team in the semifinal against Nacional de Montevideo, after which they accused one of the Uruguayan players of having issued a racist insult on the field against one of their soccer players. (D)

Datasheet:

Independent Santa Fe: 0

Katherine Tapia; Nairelis Gutiérrez (Leivis Ramos, minute 89), Nubiluz Rangel, Viviana Acosta, Mónica Ramos; Liana Salazar, Diana Celis (Jessica Peña, minute 60), Fany Gauto, Kena Romero (Ivonne Chacón, minute 46), Gisela Robledo and Joemar Guarecuco (Yisela Cuesta, minute 60). DT: Albeiro Erazo.

Corinthians: 2

Kemelli; Katiuscia (Poliana, 67th minute), Giovanna Campiolo, Yasmim, Juliete; Diany (Ingryd Lima, 78th minute), Gabi Zanotti, Gabi Portilho (Andresinha, 86th minute), Tamires (Grazi, 86th minute); Victoria Albuquerque (Jheniffer, 67 min) and Adriana. DT: Arthur Elias.

Goals: 0-1, Adriana (9 minutes); 0-2, Gabi Portilho (minute 41).

Referee: Laura Fortunato (Argentina). He admonished Yasmim and Diana Salazar.

Incidents: Final of the 2021 edition of the women’s Copa Libertadores played at the Gran Parque Central stadium, in Montevideo.