Aline Gomes scores her first for Brazil and seals FIFA Series title

Saturday night (18) will always be remembered by Erin Gomez. The striker scored just two minutes into the second half against Canada to help Brazil secure the FIFA series title with a 1-0 victory. After the match at Cuiaba Pantanal Arena, the players were overcome with emotion as they celebrated the achievement.

“I’m crying, but I’m still as happy as ever. I can’t explain this moment in words. All week, whenever anyone asked me, I would say I’m so happy to be here,” she said.

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“This is the second time in a row that I have been selected for the national team, and there were three games in total: the first game I started, the second game I came on at halftime and got a lot of praise, and the third game I also started and scored this goal, which was my first goal for the national team and ended the game in the best way. My mother and my brother were in the stadium today, so it is definitely a day that I will remember,” she added.

Erin Gomez made 11 appearances for Canarinha against CanadaPhoto credit: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

Aline has now made 11 appearances for Canarinha, and in addition to scoring her first goal, the FIFA Series title was also her first with the Brazilian national team.

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The forward has been called up five times by head coach Arthur Elias and currently plays for Pachuca in Mexico. She started to stand out while still playing for Ferroviária. After playing for the North Carolina Courage in the United States, she moved to the Mexican League.

Brazil remains undefeated in the FIFA series. In the opening match, Arthur Elias’ side beat South Korea 5-1 with goals from Ali Borges, Ludmila, Dudinha, Crolin and Taina Maranhão. They then beat Zambia 6-1. Yasmim, Tainá Maranhão, Angelina, Raíssa Bahia, Kerolin and Vitória Calhau all scored. With a goal from Erin Gomez, the team defeated Canada 1-0 to win the championship.

Brazil women’s national team wins FIFA series titlePhoto credit: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

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