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  • Paris 2024: How Brazil women’s national team escaped group stage elimination to reach final

    Paris 2024: How Brazil women’s national team escaped group stage elimination to reach final

    The Brazil women’s national football team has had an incredible journey to the final of the Paris 2024 Olympics. With a mix of hard-fought victories, a narrow escape from elimination, and a dramatic penalty shootout, the team’s resilience and determination have brought them to the brink of Olympic glory.

     

    Group Stage

    Brazil vs. Nigeria (1-0)

    The tournament began on a high note for Brazil as they faced Nigeria. In a tightly contested match, Brazil managed to secure a 1-0 victory. The lone goal came from a well-placed header by Rafaelle in the 75th minute, demonstrating Brazil’s defensive solidity and ability to capitalize on set-piece opportunities.

     

    Brazil vs. Japan (1-2)

    In their second match, Brazil encountered a strong Japanese side. Despite a valiant effort, Brazil fell short, losing 2-1. Marta, the legendary forward, scored Brazil’s only goal, showcasing her experience and skill. However, Japan’s disciplined play and tactical acumen saw them take the three points.

     

    Brazil vs. Spain (0-2)

    The final group stage match saw Brazil facing Spain. Spain’s cohesive team play and sharp attacking strategies resulted in a 2-0 defeat for Brazil. This loss put Brazil in a precarious position, relying on results from other groups to advance.

     

    Quarter-finals

    Despite the two losses, Brazil qualified for the knockout stages as one of the third best-placed teams, setting up a clash with the host nation, France.

     

    Brazil vs. France (1-0)

    In the quarter-finals, Brazil faced a formidable French team buoyed by home support. In a match filled with intensity and drama, Brazil emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win. The decisive moment came in the 82nd minute when Debinha latched onto a through ball and calmly slotted it past the French goalkeeper, silencing the home crowd and propelling Brazil into the semi-finals.

    Smemi-finals

    Brazil vs. World Champions 4-2

    The semi-final match against the reigning world champions was an epic battle.

    Brazil who lost 2-0 in the last group stage to Spain had their revenge when it mattered most.

    The Final Showdown

    Brazil’s final hurdle is the powerhouse United States team. The US has been a dominant force in women’s football, and the final promises to be an exhilarating contest between two footballing giants. Brazil’s path to the final has been a testament to their resilience, skill, and determination.

     

    Key Players

    1. MartaThe iconic forward has been a source of inspiration, scoring crucial goals and providing leadership.

    2. Debinha: A consistent performer, her decisive goal against France highlighted her importance to the team.

    3. Barbara Her heroics in the semi-final penalty shootout have etched her name in Olympic history.

    4. Rafaelle A strong presence in defense and a threat in the air, her contributions have been vital.

    Brazil’s journey to the Paris 2024 Olympic final has been marked by moments of brilliance, tenacity, and sheer willpower. From the narrow victory over Nigeria to the dramatic penalty shootout against the world champions, Brazil has shown they have what it takes to compete at the highest level. As they prepare to face the United States in the final, the team and their fans are dreaming of Olympic gold, ready to etch their names in the annals of football history.

  • Paris 2024: United States, Brazil to clash in women’s football final

    Paris 2024: United States, Brazil to clash in women’s football final

    Sophia Smith scored in extra time, leading the U.S. women’s national team to a victory over Germany in a tense semifinal match at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.

    This win propels the Americans to the gold medal game on Saturday, where they will face Brazil, who triumphed over Spain.

    The United States, under new coach Emma Hayes, is aiming for its first gold medal since 2012.

     

    However, Brazil secured a spot in the final by defeating world champions Spain in a dominant performance.

    An own goal by Irene Paredes started Brazil’s scoring, followed by a goal from Gabi Portilho just before half-time.

    Adriana added a third goal, despite Brazil missing their all-time leading scorer, Marta, who was suspended after a red card in the group stage.

     

    Although Duda Sampaio’s own goal gave Spain some hope, Kerolin’s goal in added time and a late consolation from Salma Paralluelo sealed the win for Brazil.

    Spain will now compete against Germany for the bronze medal in Lyon on Friday at 14:00.

     

    Brazil is guaranteed to at least match their previous best performance in the Olympics, having won silver medals in 2004 and 2008, both times losing to the U.S.

  • Olympics: Brazil football great Marta sees red in 2-0 defeat to Spain

    Olympics: Brazil football great Marta sees red in 2-0 defeat to Spain

    Brazilian women football legend Marta on Wednesday left the pitch in tears as her career with the national team most likely ended on a sad note.

    A red card in a 2-0 defeat to Spain in their group final at the Olympic Games may be the end of the 38-year-old’s illustrious international career.

    Although Brazil finished third in their group and qualified for the quarter-finals of the Olympic tournament, Marta is likely to be suspended for at least two matches.

    This was after getting a straight red card against Spain.

    She would therefore not be available to her team again, until the final match at the earliest.

    The striker was therefore completely distraught after her red card and left the pitch in tears in the dying minutes of the first half.

    That was after she was shown the red card for a high kick on Spain’s Olga Cardona more appropriate to a tatami than a football pitch.

    The six-time FIFA best player of the year, who had announced her retirement from the national team before the tournament, is playing in her sixth Olympic Games.

    She won Olympic silver medals at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008, losing to the U.S on both occasions, and came closest to World Cup glory in 2007 when Brazil lost to Germany.

    Marta is Brazil’s record goalscorer and for many years was regarded as one of the biggest stars in women’s football as well as being considered one of the sport’s trailblazers.

  • Paris 2024: Angry Oshoala reacts to being benched against Brazil

    Paris 2024: Angry Oshoala reacts to being benched against Brazil

    Bay FC of United States attacker and six-time African Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala appears very angry to the extent of dropping an indirect message for coach  Randy Waldrum.

    Oshoala, seemed to send a message to head coach Waldrum for leaving her on the bench during the match against Brazil, despite the team needing a goal.

    She reshared a post on her Instagram story that read, “I won’t be remembered as the woman who kept her mouth shut,” and captioned it with four laughing emojis.

    Recall that the Super Falcons lost by 1- 0 to nil against Brazil in group C opener at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic games.

    The Nigeria ladies are first from bottom after the first round of matches in a group that comprises Spain, Japan and Brazil.

    Spain are on top after defeating Japan 2-1, Brazil come in second while the Asian ladies occupy the 3rd position at the moment.

  • Paris 2024: Super Falcons ready for Brazil’s challenge in Bordeaux

    Paris 2024: Super Falcons ready for Brazil’s challenge in Bordeaux

    Nigeria’s Super Falcons bounce back to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament with some fear factor for all opponents, and Brazil are the first to face the girls with the swagger in what promises to be an explosive opener to Group C in the city of Bordeaux on Thursday evening.

    In years gone by, pundits would have dismissed the clash as a routine three-pointer for the South Americans, who continue to produce some of the world’s best legs in the game. But so much has changed over the past year-and-half, and on the evidence of their outing at last summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals, any team that under-rates the nine-time African champions could end up with a black eye and a bloody nose.

    The Falcons are returning to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament the way they left – against Brazil. Their last game at the tournament was against Brazil, when they lost 1-3 to the Canarinhas in front of 51,112 spectators at the impressive Workers’ Stadium in Beijing, China. Perpetua Nkwocha’s penalty kick that put Nigeria in front was annulled by a Cristiane hat-trick that sent Brazil to the last eight.

    However, women’s football aficionados worldwide consider that Thursday’s encounter at the 42,000 -capacity Stade Matmut Atlantique in southern France will be much more competitive and entertaining.

    Nigeria’s ensemble is currently brimming with highly-gifted, talented and enterprising professionals who continue to dazzle with their clubs in Europe and the Americas, and they suffer no anxieties or palpitations when they take the pitch against the very best squads from anywhere, as was seen in Australia 12 months ago.

    Down Under, the girls coached by American Randy Waldrum successfully checkmated Olympic champions Canada, defeated exciting hosts Australia and drew with an ambitious Republic of Ireland side in Brisbane to reach the Round of 16. There, they punched England severally but could not get that important goal, and eventually lost after a penalty shootout following scoreless regulation and extra time.

    Only reserve goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi remains part of the Falcons’ squad from that 2008 experience in China, but goalkeeper Ann Chiejine, assistant coach with the team in France, was part of a memorable encounter with the Brazilians at the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in the USA in 1999.

    Nigeria roared back from 0-3 down at half time to tie the encounter 3-3, but lost via the ‘golden goal’ at the Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in Maryland.

    On Thursday, there will be no punches pulled by either side, with the focus on the three points as the race begins for slots in the quarter-finals.

    Coach Waldrum can afford to be confident, with world-class goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defence stalwarts Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie Oluwatosin Demehin and Chidinma Okeke, midfielders Rasheedat Ajibade, Christy Ucheibe, Deborah Abiodun and Toni Payne, and forwards Chinwendu Ihezuo and Uchenna Kanu.

    The Super Falcons flew past their counterparts from Ethiopia, Cameroon and South Africa to reach the final tournament, and no doubt, possess the steel and flair to go all the way in France.

  • Paris 2024: Brazil coach, Elias urges team to beat Super Falcons today

    Paris 2024: Brazil coach, Elias urges team to beat Super Falcons today

    Brazil’s head coach, Arthur Elias, is eagerly anticipating his team’s opening Group C match against Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the women’s football tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games.

    The match will take place at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium in Bordeaux on Thursday.

     

    Brazil holds a flawless record against Nigeria, having won both of their previous encounters. Elias is optimistic about his team’s prospects in the competition, expressing confidence in their ability to go far.

     

    “The team’s commitment is outstanding. We have an increasingly strong group of players and a unity of thought,” Elias told FIFA.com. “This is a crucial factor for advancing in such a challenging competition and achieving success in the knockout stages.”

     

    The match is scheduled to start at 6 pm Nigerian time.

  • Copa America: Favourite Brazil crash out after losing to Uruguay 4-2 on Penalties

    Copa America: Favourite Brazil crash out after losing to Uruguay 4-2 on Penalties

    Uruguay on early Sunday morning grabbed semi-final ticket at the expense of Brazil after a thrilling penalty shoot out at the Allegiant Stadium in the United states.

    Both teams finished goalless after 90 minutes of fascinating football.

    Both teams appeared cagey  all through 90 minutes of the encounter.

    Barcelona teammates turned opponents Ronald Araujo and Raphinha got in each other’s faces after the defender bundled over 17-year-old Endrick, who started in place of the suspended Vinicius Junior.

    The teenager missed a chance to open the scoring before Darwin Nunez fell short at the other end. But there were more fouls than true chances in the first half.

    However, the  Liverpool star was unable to make a difference as his shot were kept away by Allison.

    The second half became more thrilling with more chances created on both ends.

    Long-range strikes from Fede Valverde kept Alisson on his toes, but he couldn’t find the net.

    Uruguay’s situation then worsened with 15 minutes to go. Nahitan Nández made a dangerous challenge on Rodrygo and collided studs up on the Brazilian’s ankle. After being shown yellow, VAR deemed it deserved a red card.

    Even with the advantage Brazil couldn’t capitalize and missed two of their penalties as Uruguay moved on. They will now face Colombia in the semi-finals.

  • Copa America: Vinicius Jr criticizes tournament organizers

    Copa America: Vinicius Jr criticizes tournament organizers

    Following Brazil’s 4-1 victory against Paraguay at the ongoing Copa America 2024, Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. expressed his frustration with the tournament’s organizers.

    After a goalless draw with Costa Rica in their opening match, the Selecao secured their first win of the tournament, with Vinicius Jr. scoring twice.

     

    Despite the victory, Vinicius Jr. criticized the tournament conditions and officiating.

    According to Telegraph Online, he remarked,

    “The Copa America is always difficult because of the pitches, the referees – who always go against us – and the way CONMEBOL treats people. It’s always difficult but we have to stay strong. We can only speak by winning. When we talk, CONMEBOL says we talk too much.”

  • Copa America: Ronaldinho vexed by Brazil’s performance

    Copa America: Ronaldinho vexed by Brazil’s performance

    Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, popularly known as Ronaldinho Gaucho or simply Ronaldinho, has said he will not watch the Brazilian national football team in the Copa America.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Ronaldinho to have described the current Brazilian national football team as “one of the worst teams in recent years”.

    The 44-year-old Brazilian former professional footballer was reacting, after Brazil drew 1-1 with the U.S. men’s national team.

    “That’s it, I will not watch any Brazil game at the Copa América and not celebrate any victory — it’s a shame, I’m done!

    “I’ve had enough. It’s a sad moment for those who love Brazilian football… and it’s hard now to find the spirit to watch the games when you see this team now.

    “It’s one of the worst teams in recent years, also no respectable leaders and only average players for the majority, it’s something unacceptable for all of us.

    “I’ve never seen a situation as bad as this. Lack of love for Brazil shirt, lack of quality… and lack of football.

    “Our performance has been one of the worst things I have ever seen, it’s such a shame. I’m leaving this,” Ronaldinho.

    TNG reports Brazil have not won a major trophy since winning the Copa America in 2019.

    Meanwhile, Ronaldinho won the World Cup, Copa America and Confederations Cup with Brazil in his playing days.

    Dorival Junior’s side begin their Copa America tournament against Costa Rica in Los Angeles on June 25.

    Following Costa Rica, Brazil face Paraguay on June 28 before closing out Group D against Colombia on July 2.

  • Copa America: Neymar excluded as Brazil unveils 23-man list for competition

    Copa America: Neymar excluded as Brazil unveils 23-man list for competition

     

    Dorival Junior, the head coach of Brazil national team on Friday unveiled a 23-man squad for this year’s Copa America.

    Youth sensation and Madrid bound makes the cut, while Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus, Tottenham’s Richarlison and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro are excluded.

    However, the Samba boys will not be having the services of showboaing Neymar Juniior after he was ruled out because of injuries.

    Real Madrid duo of Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo are expected to lead the attack.

    Full Brazil squad:

    Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Éderson (Manchester City), Bento (Athletico-PR)

    Defenders: Danilo (Juventus), Yan Couto (Girona), Guilherme Arana (Atlético-MG), Wendell (FC Porto), Beraldo (Paris Saint-Germain), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Militão (Real Madrid)

    Midfielders: Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), João Gomes (Wolverhampton), Lucas Paquetá (West Ham)

    Forwards: Endrick (Palmeiras), Martinelli (Arsenal), Evanilson (Porto), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Savinho (Girona), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)