On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino witnessed a thrilling encounter as Red Bull Bragantino and Corinthians played to a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Estádio Municipal de Santana de Parnaíba. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Bragantino initially taking a commanding lead before the reigning champions fought back to salvage a point.
Bragantino opened the scoring early in the match, taking advantage of defensive lapses from Corinthians. In the 14th minute, Paulina found herself one-on-one with the goalkeeper after a mix-up in the Corinthians defense, and she made no mistake, slotting the ball into the net. Just under ten minutes later, Ana Carla doubled Bragantino's lead, capitalizing on another defensive error to score with an unorthodox shoulder finish.
Despite being down 2-0, Corinthians showed resilience and began to push back. The team, known for its attacking prowess, struggled to find rhythm in the first half but managed to create a few chances. However, it wasn’t until the 36th minute that they finally broke through. Tamires, demonstrating her tenacity, capitalized on a rebound to score and bring the deficit to one goal.
The second half saw Corinthians ramp up the pressure, desperately seeking an equalizer. The match reached a fever pitch as the clock wound down. In a dramatic turn of events, the referee awarded a penalty to Corinthians in stoppage time. Gabi Zanotti stepped up to take the crucial kick and delivered a powerful shot that found the back of the net, leveling the score at 2-2.
This late equalizer was a huge relief for the Corinthians fans, who had feared their team would leave the field empty-handed. "We kept fighting until the end, and it paid off," Zanotti said after the match. "It was a tough game, but we showed our character. We never gave up, and that’s what matters in football." With this draw, Corinthians now sits in second place in the league standings with seven points, just behind São Paulo, who lead on goal difference.
Bragantino, meanwhile, finds themselves in sixth place with five points. Despite the disappointment of conceding a late goal, they can take pride in their performance against the champions. Coach of Bragantino, during the post-match interview, noted, "We played well and showed we can compete with the best. It’s important to build on this performance moving forward."
The draw was part of a busy day in the Brasileirão Feminino, with five matches taking place. In other notable results, São Paulo and Cruzeiro battled to a draw, with São Paulo maintaining their position at the top of the table due to a superior goal difference. Ferroviária also made headlines, defeating Real Brasília 3-2 to join the seven-point club.
Flamengo had a spectacular outing, thrashing 3B with a resounding 5-1 victory, thanks to goals from Glaucia, Cristiane (who scored twice), Djeni, and Núbia. Sole Jaimes managed to score a consolation goal for 3B, but it wasn’t enough to prevent them from languishing at the bottom of the table.
Meanwhile, Fluminense climbed to fifth place after edging out Juventude with a 2-1 victory, with Lurdinha and an own goal from Alice providing the goals for Fluminense, while Duda Tosti found the net for Juventude.
As the league progresses, all eyes will be on Corinthians, who face arch-rivals Palmeiras in their next match on April 12, 2025, at Fazendinha. This matchup promises to be a thrilling clash, given the fierce rivalry between the two clubs. Bragantino will also be looking to bounce back as they visit Real Brasília on April 13, 2025.
With the season still in its early stages, the competition is heating up, and teams are eager to establish their dominance in the league. The draw between Bragantino and Corinthians serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of football, where fortunes can change in an instant. Fans can expect more drama in the upcoming fixtures as teams vie for crucial points in their quest for the championship.
