SAO PAULO (Interstat) — Corinthians W defeated Colo-Colo W 2-0 Thursday, using an early goal and a steady defensive effort to open its competition schedule with a win. Vic Albuquerque put Corinthians ahead in the 5th minute and finished with a goal while playing all 90 minutes. Jaqueline Ribeiro also scored, appearing for 44 minutes. Corinthians W improved to 1-0 in the competition and 1-0 across all competitions. Colo-Colo W dropped to 0-1 in the competition and 1-1 overall. Aquino B. received a yellow card for Corinthians W in the 31st minute, and Jimenez Y. was booked for Colo-Colo W in the 85th. Both sides made changes after halftime, with Colo-Colo W and Corinthians W each adjusting their lineups at the 46th minute. Colo-Colo W pushed for a response but could not break through, as Corinthians W protected the shutout. The home side managed the closing stages without conceding again and closed out the scoring.