Brazil lose to Argentina, advance as Group B runners-up | OneFootball

Gisele in action during the match against Argentina, in the last round of the first phase of the South American U-20 Women's ChampionshipCredits: Staff Images Woman / CBF

The Brazilian National Team was defeated by Argentina 2-1 on the night of Friday (13), at the Luis Alfonso Giagni Stadium, in the Paraguayan city of Villa Elisa, in the last round of the first phase of the South American U-20 Women's Championship. Brendha scored Brazil's only goal, opening the scoring, but they suffered a comeback in the final stretch of the second half.

Qualified with a round to spare, the Amarelinha advanced to the decisive stage of the tournament as the second place in Group B, with nine points, and boasting the best attack so far, with 15 goals scored.

Schedule

Brazil, Argentina, and Ecuador, from Group B, and Colombia, Venezuela, and Paraguay, from Group A, will compete for the four spots in the U-20 World Cup and the South American title in the final phase. CONMEBOL will still release the schedule with the details of the matches.

The sequence of commitments for the National Team will be as follows: Paraguay on the 16th; Colombia on the 19th; Argentina on the 22nd; Ecuador on the 25th; and Venezuela on the 28th.

Coach Camilla Orlando observes Brazil during the match against Argentina, in the last round of the first phase of the South American U-20 Women's ChampionshipCredits: Staff Images Woman / CBF

The game

In their first attack, the Brazilians almost shouted goal. In a high shot, practically from no angle, Carioca lobbed goalkeeper Siben and hit the crossbar. On the rebound, Evelin had a clear chance but did not capitalize on it.

Then, Brazil opened the scoring. Clarinha gave a beautiful pass to Brendha, who, inside the area, finished low and scored the first goal of the match.

At 14 minutes, Argentina equalized with García Rojo, heading in after a corner kick.

Brendha opened the scoring for Brazil against Argentina, in the last round of the first phase of the South American U-20 Women's ChampionshipCredits: Staff Images Woman / CBF

The script followed according to the teams' standings in Group B, alternating attacks without either side gaining clear control of the match. Brazil and Argentina entered the game sharing nine points and a 100% success rate in the tournament.

After a dangerous play by Evelin, who unsuccessfully tried to find Carioca in the small area, the Albiceleste forced a save from Elu.

At 37 minutes, Evelin and Clarinha, two of the most dangerous players for the National Team in the first half, combined for the attack. Evelin dribbled to find space in the Argentine defense and passed to Clarinha, who infiltrated the area and shot hard, but her attempt was saved by Siben.

Carioca in action during the match against Argentina, in the last round of the first phase of the South American U-20 Women's ChampionshipCredits: Staff Images Woman / CBF

In another approach by a midfielder, Emilly, at 43 minutes, came close, shot from outside the area, and scared Siben, who jumped to ensure the ball wasn't heading for the goal. Evelin, shortly after, troubled the opposing defense again and shot from afar, requiring a great intervention from the Argentine goalkeeper.

Right after the break, Bianca, free in the area, headed and almost beat the rival keeper. The ball, however, was cleared when it was close to hitting the net.

Brazil almost got lucky at 17 minutes of the second half. Clarinha's shot would have threatened Argentina, but it was deflected, and the ball nearly crossed the goal line.

Evelin was one of Brazil's most dangerous players in the match against Argentina, in the last round of the first phase of the South American U-20 Women's ChampionshipCredits: Staff Images Woman / CBF

Argentina managed to turn the game against Brazil in the second half of the second half. Kishi Nuñez hit a great shot from outside the area and beat Elu.

Faced with the conceded goal, the National Team fought until injury time but couldn't equalize the score. End of the game - Brazil 1 x 2 Argentina.

Lineup

BRAZIL: Elu; Sofia (Thay), Ana Bia (Adrielly) and Bianca; Gisele (Tainá), Clarinha, Emilly, Vitorinha and Evelin; Carioca (Nogueira) and Brendha. Coach - Camilla Orlando.

Starting lineup of the Brazilian National Team for the game against Argentina, in the last round of the first phase of the South American U-20 Women's ChampionshipCredits: Staff Images Woman / CBF

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