Brazil was defeated 2-0; Starting, held in Los Angeles, was the first sporting event of women that took place at Sofi Stadium, which will be the scene of the 2026 World Cup
It performed this Saturday (5) the first friendly of the year. The opponents: the Americans. The game was a backwater climate for the Brazilian, who lost gold to the in 2024 in However, they did not get the expected result and were defeats 2-0 for the housewives. The game, held in Los Angeles, was the first sporting event of women that took place at Sofi Stadium-place will be the scene of the 2026 World Cup. The defeat adds to another against the Americans. In history, the national team only managed to beat the United States three times throughout history, while the opponents won in 26 games. In today’s game, the team alternated, one hour was fine and in the other falling on productivity, and was the target of the lack of effectiveness at the time of completion of the play to score the goal. The two teams face each other again next Tuesday (8), in San José.
In the first three minutes of games, it only gave Brazil. The girls occupied the opposing field and tried to score the goal to gain more confidence and start the game on the right foot. But after 5 minutes, in the first attempt by the Americans, they managed to swing to the net. Thompson broke Brazil’s marking line and Trinity Rodman meeting among Brazilian defenders. The shirt 2 came face to face with the goalkeeper Lorena and did not waste, made the first of the United States.
The first goal kick from Brazil came shortly thereafter, with Angelina, captain of the canarinhas. After a pass from Ludmilla, she kicked from outside the area, but the ball went out. The selection felt the goal, and the Americans took advantage and had a chance to expand the advantage. At 16 minutes, Thompson kicked at the entrance of the area and Lorena defended. A minute later it was Sentnor’s turn to try, but it didn’t overcome the Brazilian goalkeeper. At 20 minutes, she had another chance, in another break in the marking line in Brazil, but in the finalization, Lorena defended one more.
After the technical break, Brazil improved. Amanda Gutierrez had the best chance of the national team. Isa Haas took a free kick and Andrina received and found Gabi Portilho, who passed to Amanda Gutierres. Only at the time of finishing, she kicked weak and Tullis-Joyce defended. After 30 minutes, a minute after the first attempt, the Palmeiras striker had another opportunity, but stopped in the goalkeeper, and in rebound Portilho could not score. Unable to convert with his front players, it was the turn of Angelina, midfielder, trying. He kicked from outside the area, but the ball went through the goal side. Before the end of the first half, Brazil had one more chance to draw, this time with Adriana, but also unsuccessful.
On the way back to the second half, Brazil followed the same pace that ended the initial stage. At the second second, Ludmilla had the best chance of the national team in the game. Received the ball inside the area and finishing, sent in the crossbar. The can where they kept the pressure and seeking to swing to the net. Gio, 6 minutes, in an individual play, was close, MS in the finalization, could not overcome the American defender. Brazil continued with greater control of the game and in a set ball, a corner kick from Angelina, defender Mariza headed, but Tullis-Joyce defended.
Despite the moment of Brazil and the pressure. Who shook the nets was the United States. Ludmila arrived late and knocked down Yohanes, who had just entered, inside the area. The arbitration gave a penalty. Lindsay, the American captain, went to the ball and scored, making the second for the housewives. Arthur Elias stirred the team with the intention of trying to look at at least the draw. He took Ludmilla, Amanda Gutierres, Yasmin, Angelina and Tarciane, and placed Bruninha, Kerolin, Antonia, Fê Palermo and Duda Sampaio. However, the results had no effect and the national team failed to reverse the result, once again being defeated by the Americans.
