Planalto EC W 1-1 Paysandu Women – Honours even in Women's Cup first leg

Planalto EC W and Paysandu Women shared a 1-1 draw in the Brazilian Women's Cup on 14 May 2026 at Estádio Zuzão. The result leaves the tie finely balanced, with both teams having shown promise in attack while also revealing defensive frailties.

Match overview

The match started at a high tempo, with both sides creating chances early on. Paysandu Women took the lead in the first half with a well‑struck shot from distance. Planalto responded positively after the interval and equalised through a scrappy goal from a corner. Neither team could find a winner in the final 20 minutes, setting up a tense second leg.

Key moments

• Paysandu’s opener: A 25‑yard strike that flew into the top corner gave the visitors the lead, a goal worthy of winning any match.
• Planalto’s equaliser: A corner kick was not cleared properly, and a Planalto midfielder stabbed the ball home from close range amid a goalmouth scramble.
• Late drama: Paysandu thought they had snatched a winner in the 85th minute, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.

Tactical story

Planalto EC W tried to dominate possession through short passing and movement, but Paysandu’s aggressive pressing disrupted their rhythm. Paysandu’s goal came from a rare moment of space allowed by Planalto’s midfield. After the equaliser, Planalto pushed for a winner, leaving gaps at the back that Paysandu nearly exploited. The draw feels like a fair result given the balance of play.

Standout performers

Paysandu’s scorer of the opening goal was the standout player – her technique and power were exceptional. For Planalto, the central midfielder who scored the equaliser also covered a huge amount of ground defensively, earning her team a share of the spoils.

The second leg in Belém will be decisive. Planalto will take confidence from their second‑half performance, while Paysandu will rue their disallowed goal. This Women’s Cup tie is perfectly poised for an exciting conclusion.