The Sereias da Vila created chances, hit the woodwork twice, and even missed a penalty, but ended up losing 1-0 to São Paulo on Thursday night (13) at Gabriel Marques da Silva Stadium, in Santana de Parnaíba (SP), in the 6th round of the 2026 Paulista Women’s Championship.
With the setback, Peixe remain on six points and in sixth place, still inside the qualification zone for the knockout stage of the state tournament. In the 7th and final round of the group stage, Marcelo Frigerio’s squad will host Mirassol on the 26th at 6:30 p.m. at Gabriel Marques da Silva Stadium, in Santana de Parnaíba.
Before that, however, Alvinegro Praiano switch their focus to the decisive clash against Flamengo. In a direct battle for a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Brazilian Women’s Championship, the Santos side host the Rio team this Sunday (16) at 11 a.m. at Distrital do Inamar Stadium, in Diadema, in the 16th round.
The match – Playing at home, São Paulo started the derby better and had more control of possession in midfield. The Sereias da Vila, meanwhile, looked to threaten with the pace of the attacking trio of Evelin Bonifácio, Analuyza, and Wendy Candelo.
In the 17th minute, Analuyza produced a lovely flip-flap on the left and sent in a low cross for Suzane Pires. The Santos captain controlled it inside the box but was closed down by the defense before she could get a shot away.
Then, in the 28th minute, Wendy Candelo burst forward on the right and crossed for Evelin. São Paulo’s defense only half-cleared, and Analuyza arrived first time with a shot that troubled the São Paulo goalkeeper.
Colombian Wendy Candelo made her debut for the Sereias in Thursday’s derby (Photo: Reinaldo Campos/ Santos FC)
Peixe began to put the rival under pressure in the closing minutes and, in the 47th minute, Evelin Bonifácio and Suzane Pires both hit the woodwork, but the derby went into halftime level at 0-0.
The second half began in much the same way, with the Sereias da Vila looking dangerous through the pace of the wingers. In the 15th minute, Evelin Bonifácio surged down the left and struck firmly, forcing a good save from Carlinha. Right after that, Analuyza drove forward down the same side but was stopped by the opposing defense.
Despite Santos’ good spell, São Paulo made the most of an aerial ball and took the lead in the 28th minute, after Serrana headed home unmarked inside the box.
Trailing, Peixe turned up the pressure. Then, in the 46th minute, referee Edina Alves awarded a penalty after the ball struck the hand of a São Paulo defender. However, Analuyza sent the spot kick wide, and the Sereias ended up beaten in Santana de Parnaíba.
MATCH REPORT SÃO PAULO 1-0 SANTOS FC
Paulista Women’s Championship – Round 6 Venue: Gabriel Marques da Silva Stadium, in Santana de Parnaíba (SP) Date: August 13, 2026 Kick-off: 7 p.m. Referee: Edina Alves Batista Assistant referees: Izabele de Oliveira and Veridiana Contiliani Bisco
SÃO PAULO: Carlinha; Rafa Soares, Tayla, Carol Gil and Clara; Robinha, Camilinha and Pereyra; Mylena, Kesia Sena and SerranaCoach: Thiago Viana
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