Brazil started the friendly against the England team in a devastating way this Saturday afternoon in Manchester. The Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City, received more than 37 thousand fans.
With a quick exchange of passes in attack and a strong and confident pressing, the American champion team did not give the current European champions (two-time champions, in fact) a chance at the start of the game.
At 8’43”, Brazil intercepted a throw and recovered the ball. Dudinha managed to pass it to Bia Zaneratto, who, with her left foot, from the edge of the area, shot into the left corner of goalkeeper Keating to make it 1-0. Due to injuries to her left foot, Zaneratto had not played for the national team for a year and a half.
At 17′, Dudinha and Zaneratto exchanged roles. After stealing the ball in midfield, Zaneratto passed it to Dudinha, who with his right foot sent it into the right corner of the English goal.
The situation started to get complicated for Brazil in the 20th minute. When Angelina, Brazil’s last defender, fouled Ella Toone and was sent off.
From the free kick, the ball hits the Brazilian crossbar.
The English increased the pressure on Brazil at the end of the first half, but without effectiveness.
The second half, however, was difficult for the Brazilians.
At 6 minutes, the American judge awarded a penalty to Beth Mead. England reduced the charge.
The English team pressed all the time, but were unable to equalize, despite the numerical advantage since the 20th minute of the first half.
England is at a time of renewal. Before the call-up, Millie Bright, captain in the 2023 World Cup, announced her retirement from international football
This was the team’s 15th friendly with Arthur Elias in charge of the team. Now he has ten wins, one draw and four defeats.
Next Tuesday (28), the team faces Italy at 1:15 pm (Brasília time), at the Ennio Tardini Stadium, in Parma.
