Internacional Beats Flamengo 3-1 in Copa Do Brasil Feminina Final First Leg

International secured a 3-1 victory against Flamengo on Wednesday, November 11, in the opening leg of the Copa do Brasil Feminina final at Estádio Luso Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro.

Flamengo started the match with high pressure and opened the scoring just four minutes into the first half. Following a challenge between Letícia Oliveira and Sorriso near the edge of the area, the rubro-negra midfielder won possession and fired a long-range shot past goalkeeper Gabi Barbieri.

The home side maintained intensity through the wide channels, while Internacional sought counter-attacks via Valéria Cantuário and Sole Jaimes. In the 24th minute, Cantuário advanced down the left flank and crossed to Argentine forward Jaimes, whose effort to lob goalkeeper Vivi Holzel struck the crossbar.

Flamengo created multiple opportunities to extend its lead before halftime. In the 30th minute, Kaylane found herself unmarked in front of goal, but Barbieri rushed off her line to shut down the angle. Shortly afterward, Cristiane collected a pass from Ju Ferreira and faced the colorada goalkeeper one-on-one, but Barbieri again thwarted the attempt.

“A gente espera e conta muito com a presença da Nação. Na semifinal a festa já foi bonita e nós temos recebido um carinho gigante, que faz toda a diferença,” said Mariana, previewing the tie.

Internacional shifted momentum immediately after the interval, needing only two minutes to equalize. Jaimes collected a pass in the central circle and played Cantuário into space between two defenders. Cantuário drove into the penalty area, rounded Holzel, and slotted into an empty net to level the score.

The tournament features 66 clubs across three national divisions, having returned to the national calendar last year after a nine-year hiatus. Both finalists are pursuing their first title in the competition.

The decisive second leg takes place on Sunday, November 15, at Estádio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, with kickoff scheduled for 16:00 local time.

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