Brazilian Women's Cup – Round of 16
Heips W 0–2 Coritiba (W)
Date: 28 May 2026

Match Overview

Coritiba (W) secured a commanding 2–0 victory over Heips W in the Brazilian Women's Cup, booking their place in the quarter‑finals with a disciplined and efficient performance. The away side controlled large stretches of the match, striking twice in the second half to overcome a resilient Heips defense.

First Half – Stalemate Under the Lights

Both teams started cautiously, with Heips W looking to absorb pressure and hit on the counter. Coritiba enjoyed the majority of possession but struggled to break through a compact home backline. The best chance of the opening 45 minutes fell to Coritiba’s forward Ana Clara, whose close‑range header was brilliantly saved by Heips goalkeeper Larissa Mendes. The score at the break remained 0–0.

Second Half – Coritiba’s Quality Tells

The deadlock was broken in the 53rd minute when Mariana Souza latched onto a through ball from midfield and slotted calmly past the onrushing keeper. Heips W responded by pushing forward, but that left gaps at the back. Coritiba doubled their lead in the 72nd minute through a powerful strike from Beatriz Oliveira after a quick counter‑attack.

Standout Performers

• Mariana Souza (Coritiba) – Scored the opening goal and was a constant threat with her movement off the ball.
• Larissa Mendes (Heips W) – Kept the score respectable with several fine saves, especially in the first half.
• Julia Costa (Coritiba) – Dominated the midfield, completing over 85% of her passes and breaking up play effectively.

Match Statistics

• Possession: Heips W 38% – 62% Coritiba (W)
• Shots on target: Heips W 2 – 6 Coritiba (W)
• Corners: 3 – 7

What It Means

Coritiba (W) advance to the last eight of the Brazilian Women’s Cup, where they will face a yet‑to‑be‑determined opponent. For Heips W, the dream of a deep cup run ends, but they can take pride in a spirited defensive display against one of the tournament favourites.