The Brazil Women’s U-17 National Team beat Ecuador 4-0 on Sunday afternoon (3) in a match played at Estádio Ameliano Villeta, in Paraguay. The goals came from Gigi, Marcela, Mari Martins, and an own goal. The match brought the South American Championship group stage to a close.
Brazil had already taken the field qualified for the semifinal, but still maintained its attacking identity. With the result, the team coached by Rilany Silva remained the only one in the competition with a 100% record.
Brazil now awaits the results of the Group A matches to find out its opponent in the semifinal, as well as the time and venue of the match, to be confirmed by Conmebol. The semifinal clashes will take place on Wednesday (6).
The Brazilian National Team’s next objective is to secure a place in the final and, automatically, punch its ticket to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Kotait was responsible for the shot that led to Ecuador’s own goalCredits: Staff Images/CBF
THE MATCH
From the start, Brazil was the better side, creating the best chances to open the scoring and imposing its style of play.
In the 15th minute, Kotait received the ball near the touchline, drove toward the box, and struck it hard. The ball deflected off the Ecuadorian defense and ended up in the back of the net.
Right after that, Gamonal lost the ball inside the box, but regained possession moments later and got a shot away. Goalkeeper Ginger parried it, and Gigi was there to make it 2-0.
Gigi scored Brazil’s second goal in the match against EcuadorCredits: Staff Images/CBF
Brazil came back for the second half with intensity and turned the match into a rout. The third goal came from Marcela, who received a perfectly placed pass from Pepê to go one-on-one with the goalkeeper and score her fourth goal in the competition.
Once again, Gamonal made a great play, carried the ball into the opponent’s box, dribbled past the defense, and set up Mari Martins to finish and score Brazil’s fourth goal.
Final score: Brazil 4-0 Ecuador.
Brazil beats Ecuador and remains with a 100% record in the South American Women’s U-17 ChampionshipCredits: Staff Images/CBF
LINEUP
BRAZIL: Nathy (Loren); Mari Martins, Yasmin Q., Sarah C. (Sophie) and Isa Rech; Melo (Helena), Pepê (Indy) and Gigi (Lucci); Kotait, Gamonal and Marcela B.
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