This Sunday (22nd), the under-20 women’s national team defeated Argentina 4-0 in the fourth round of the South American Championship finals, locking in qualifications for the World Cup in this category. Evelin, Clarinha, Brenda and Carioca scored in the match at the Luis Alfonso Gianni Stadium in Villa Elissa.
In the next round, Brazil will face Ecuador, the runner-up in this stage. The match will take place on Wednesday (25) at 6 pm (Brasília time).
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Argentina were the only team to beat Amarenha in the group stages and attempted to repeat their fightback in the finals. However, this plan was thwarted by Camila Orlando’s team three minutes before kick-off.
Evelin opened the scoring after a rebound from Argentinian goalkeeper Vitorinha’s shotCredit: Staff Picture Woman/CBF
Seeing the opponent playing defense, the coach encouraged the team to move forward. The first attack was also ruthless: Vitorinha shot, goalkeeper Nishimoto failed to hold it, and the ball fell at the feet of Eflin, who completed the shot and opened the scoring.
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An early goal cost the opponent and determined Brazil’s control of the game. Clarinha, who had already created a good opportunity, expanded the lead with a beautiful goal, controlling Dudinha’s passing and shooting, without giving the Argentine goalkeeper any chance.
Clarinha celebrates goalCredit: Staff Picture Woman/CBF
If it becomes two, it ends with four. In the second half, Argentina was still in a daze, unable to threaten Helu’s goal, and Helu was hardly threatened on the field. Contrary to goalkeeper Nishimoto who faced the barrage. Clarinha tried again from distance, her shot deflected off Ana Biya and the ball landed perfectly at the feet of Brenda, who scored the third goal.
Forward Brenda once again left her mark. She is tied with Nogueira as Brazil’s top scorer in the competition, scoring four goalsCredit: Staff Picture Woman/CBF
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Even in stoppage time, Brazil’s desire for goals did not weaken: in the last moment of the game, Emily invaded the penalty area at great speed and passed a low cross to Carioca at the far post, sealing the defeat of the Brazilian team and sealing the green and yellow pass for the World Cup in Poland from September 5 to 27.
With opportunism, Carioca took advantage of the cross to tie the scoreCredit: Staff Picture Woman/CBF
schedule:
In the next round of competition, the Brazilian team will go to the Paraguay Association Women’s Football High Performance Center (CARFEM) in Ipane at 6 pm (Brasilia time) to face the Ecuador team.
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On the 28th, they will end their participation in the South American Under-20 Women’s Championship against Venezuela. The specific time and place will be determined by CONMEBOL.
line-up:
Brazil: Elu; Thay, Sofia, Anna Beatriz; Nayara (Emily), Vitorinha, Kaylane (Isa Nunes), Clarinha (Nogueira); Dudinha, Evelyn (Carioca) and Brenda (Bea Martins).
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