Corinthians defeats Bahia 1-0 in women's Brazilian Championship semifinal

Corinthians defeated Bahia 1-0 in the first leg of the Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino semifinals at Arena Fonte Nova. The decisive goal was scored by Jhonson in the 13th minute of the first half. The match set a record attendance for women's football at the stadium, with 5,811 spectators present.

Despite the loss, Bahia maintained high possession in the second half and created several opportunities, including a shot by Ju Oliveira that hit the post. Bahia's coach, Felipe Freitas, noted that while the team lacked aggression in the first half, their offensive volume remained high.

The second leg is scheduled for Monday, September 21, at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo. To advance to the final, Bahia must win by at least two goals, while Corinthians holds the advantage of a draw.