Doce Mel EC Women Hold On for 2-1 Win Over Perolas Negras Women in Brazil W L2

Doce Mel EC Women secured a hard-fought 2-1 home victory against Perolas Negras Women in the Brazil W L2 on May 17, 2026. The match at the Estádio do Doce Mel saw the home side start brightly, but they had to withstand a late surge from the visitors to claim all three points.

Match Highlights

Doce Mel opened the scoring in the 8th minute when striker Ana Clara pounced on a defensive miscue and fired into the roof of the net. They doubled their lead in the 34th minute through a well-placed free kick from midfielder Larissa Santos, who curled the ball over the wall and inside the far post.

Perolas Negras pulled one back just before halftime, in the 44th minute, as forward Camila Oliveira headed home from a cross. The second half saw Perolas Negras dominate possession, but Doce Mel's defense, marshaled by center-back Beatriz Ferreira, held firm. The visitors had a golden chance to equalize in the 82nd minute when Oliveira's shot was cleared off the line by full-back Mariana Costa.

Game Flow and Tactics

Doce Mel deployed a 4-4-2 diamond, aiming to control the midfield with Santos and Juliana Torres. Their quick transitions caught Perolas Negras off guard early. However, after the break, Perolas Negras switched to a 3-4-3 formation, flooding the final third and creating numerous half-chances. Doce Mel retreated into a low block, absorbing pressure and looking to counter, but they failed to create any clear opportunities in the second period.

The home side's discipline was tested, with midfielder Fernanda Silva receiving a yellow card in the 67th minute for a tactical foul. Despite the pressure, Doce Mel's compact shape and timely clearances ensured they left with all three points.

Star Players

• Larissa Santos (Doce Mel EC Women): Scored a crucial free kick and completed 34 passes, orchestrating play from deep.
• Beatriz Ferreira (Doce Mel EC Women): Made 12 clearances and won 8 aerial duels, earning her team's player of the match honors.
• Camila Oliveira (Perolas Negras Women): The visitors' most threatening player, she scored and had three shots on target.

League Implications

The win moves Doce Mel EC Women up to fifth in the Brazil W L2 standings, level on points with the playoff places. Perolas Negras Women remain in tenth position, just two points above the relegation zone. With the season approaching its climax, every point is proving vital for both sides.