Corinthians pull off stunning upset in Women's Champions Cup semi-final against Gotham FC.
In a shocking turn of events, Brazilian champions Corinthians earned a 1-0 victory over NWSL champions Gotham FC in the first semi-final of the inaugural Fifa Women's Champions Cup. The winning goal was scored by veteran captain Gabi Zanotti in the 83rd minute, as Corinthian's managed to execute their gameplan and outmaneuver a well-organized but ultimately under-stimulated Gotham side.
Corinthians' manager Lucas Piccinato praised his team's performance, saying "Everyone was talking about maybe Gotham and Arsenal in the final but Corinthians are here and we played a very good game to beat the NWSL champions." The Brazilian coach is right - Corinthians have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with, and their victory sets them up nicely for the upcoming final.
Gotham's manager Juan Carlos Amorós, on the other hand, was left frustrated by his team's inability to score despite dominating possession. "We wish them all the best," he said. "They came with a gameplan they executed, it worked for them and they won the game." However, Amorós also acknowledged that Gotham struggled with the physical demands of the match, adding that the time of year was challenging due to the team's off-season.
Corinthians' victory is all the more impressive considering that three key players were unable to start due to visa issues. The Brazilian side showed incredible resilience and determination, earning huge credit from Amorós for their battling performance.
As for Gotham FC, they will be left wondering what could have been if only they had managed to capitalize on their possession advantage. Despite the disappointment, the NWSL champions can take pride in having given a good account of themselves against some of the best teams in women's football.
The Fifa Women's Champions Cup final is now set to feature Corinthians taking on either European Champions League winners Arsenal or African Champions League winners AS Far. Will Corinthians be able to repeat their semi-final form and secure the coveted title, or will they fall short against a tougher opponent? Only time will tell.
In a shocking turn of events, Brazilian champions Corinthians earned a 1-0 victory over NWSL champions Gotham FC in the first semi-final of the inaugural Fifa Women's Champions Cup. The winning goal was scored by veteran captain Gabi Zanotti in the 83rd minute, as Corinthian's managed to execute their gameplan and outmaneuver a well-organized but ultimately under-stimulated Gotham side.
Corinthians' manager Lucas Piccinato praised his team's performance, saying "Everyone was talking about maybe Gotham and Arsenal in the final but Corinthians are here and we played a very good game to beat the NWSL champions." The Brazilian coach is right - Corinthians have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with, and their victory sets them up nicely for the upcoming final.
Gotham's manager Juan Carlos Amorós, on the other hand, was left frustrated by his team's inability to score despite dominating possession. "We wish them all the best," he said. "They came with a gameplan they executed, it worked for them and they won the game." However, Amorós also acknowledged that Gotham struggled with the physical demands of the match, adding that the time of year was challenging due to the team's off-season.
Corinthians' victory is all the more impressive considering that three key players were unable to start due to visa issues. The Brazilian side showed incredible resilience and determination, earning huge credit from Amorós for their battling performance.
As for Gotham FC, they will be left wondering what could have been if only they had managed to capitalize on their possession advantage. Despite the disappointment, the NWSL champions can take pride in having given a good account of themselves against some of the best teams in women's football.
The Fifa Women's Champions Cup final is now set to feature Corinthians taking on either European Champions League winners Arsenal or African Champions League winners AS Far. Will Corinthians be able to repeat their semi-final form and secure the coveted title, or will they fall short against a tougher opponent? Only time will tell.
I gotta say, I'm loving this upset! Corinthians were supposed to be underdogs in that match but they pulled off an amazing win 
. It just goes to show that anything can happen on the pitch, especially when you've got a solid gameplan and determination 
. Gotham FC was dominating possession and expected to take it home, but Corinthians managed to outsmart them 
. I'm intrigued by the upcoming final now – will Corinthians be able to carry this momentum into the final? 
It's going to be an exciting match! 
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! i mean, gotta give credit to gabbi zanotti's goal in the 83rd minute, that was clutch 
it sounds like the time of year got them. anyway, corinthians are definitely making a statement here 
, and now we get to see if they can take down either arsenal or far in the final 
I'm beyond proud of Corinthians for that stunning upset win! 
It's amazing how much determination and resilience can take over when you're counting on each other like that 
. Gotham FC, don't be too hard on yourselves, you gave it your all and came so close 
. now let's see what the final brings 
I'm loving this Women's Champions Cup so far! The fact that Corinthians were able to pull off that upset against Gotham FC is insane 
. He definitely executed a solid gameplan and caught Gotham FC off guard. The fact that they were missing three key players due to visa issues just makes their win even more impressive 
. It's gonna be a tough battle, but Corinthians have proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with. Fingers crossed they can make it all the way to the top! 
, but not soccer 
. Seriously though, Corinthians pulled off an epic upset and now they're one step away from that shiny trophy 
. I'm loving the drama with Gotham's manager, he sounds like a total sports coach extraordinaire 
. Can't wait to see how Corinthians does against Arsenal or AS Far in the final! Maybe they'll bring home the title and prove all those naysayers wrong 
. Either way, it's been an amazing tournament so far 
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. One thing for sure though, this team has got some serious bite 
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. That's not exactly a testament to their skill if u ask me. Gotham FC was dominating possession and all, but couldn't score lol what happened there? 
Gotham's manager just kept it super humble and gave credit to Corinthians... I'm sure that's because they knew they got lucky 
. And now Corinthians is gonna play Arsenal or some other team in the final? 
. gotta give credit to corinthians for proving everyone wrong though 
that corinthians actually showed up and played a decent game lol. gotta give them credit though, 1-0 is a big win and gabbi zanotti's goal was pretty sweet 
. and bravo lucas piccinato for calling out everyone else, 'cause yeah corinthians are def a force to be reckoned with now 
. as for amorós being all gracious about it... yeah sure, and i'm the queen of england 
. but honestly, it's not like gotham didn't see this coming, they just didn't have the magic 
. fingers crossed corinthians can take down either arsenal or far in the final, that would be some epic drama 
. The fact that they managed to win despite having 3 players missing due to visa issues is just WOW 
It just goes to show that even underdogs can make a big impact. Plus, I love how Gotham FC gave it their all and showed they're a force to be reckoned with - even if they didn't come out on top 
. Meanwhile Corinthians pulls off this upset and everyone's hailing 'em as heroes