Corinthians Upsets Vasco da Gama in Copa do Brasil Feminino Opener

RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — SC Corinthians Paulista opened its Copa do Brasil Feminino campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over CR Vasco da Gama on Sunday at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho. The visiting Corinthians overcame a projected 64.8% win probability for the hosts. Yuri Alberto put Corinthians ahead in the 19th minute before Vasco’s Nuno Gonçalo Moreira equalized before halftime. Memphis Depay scored the decisive goal for Corinthians in the 63rd minute, securing the road win. The result defied a pregame statistical projection of a 1-0 Corinthians victory. Corinthians begins the tournament 1-0, while Vasco starts 0-1.