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São Paulo wins first Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino title
São Paulo Futebol Clube has won its first Campeonato Brasileiro A1 Feminino title, ending a period of dominance by Corinthians. Following a 2-1 victory in the first leg, São Paulo secured the championship after a 1-1 draw in the second leg at the Morumbis stadium.
The final match set a record for club women's football attendance in South America, with 49,405 spectators present. Bia Menezes scored for São Paulo, while Juliete scored for Corinthians. Goalkeeper Carlinha was a key figure, redeeming an early error by saving a penalty from Gabi Zanotti.
As champions, São Paulo will receive R$ 2 million in prize money from the CBF and has secured a spot in the Copa Libertadores Feminina. Corinthians, the runner-up, will receive R$ 1 million and also qualifies for the Libertadores. The victory marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape of Brazilian women's football.
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Bia Menezes · CBF · Carlinha · Confederação Brasileira de Futebol · Corinthians · Juliete · Morumbis · São Paulo FC · São Paulo Futebol Clube