Brazil show fight, come from behind to beat USA, praised by Arthur Elias | OneFootball

The come-from-behind 2-1 win over the United States this Saturday (6) at Neo Química Arena left Arthur Elias pleased not only with the result, but with the way the Brazilian National Team responded against one of the top teams in world women’s football.

After falling behind on the scoreboard, Brazil fought back and won with goals from Tainá Maranhão and Bia Zaneratto in the first of two friendlies played on Brazilian soil.

At the post-match press conference, the coach emphasized the importance of the team maintaining confidence in the work being done, regardless of the circumstances of the game.

“The idea of playing a normal game, the way we believe it needs to be played, regardless of when you score, always has a more positive effect. We work, we talk to them, we use situations that happen in training as references. The main thing is to trust the work and understand the abilities we have, as a group and individually as well,” he said.

Arthur Elias after win over the USA: “keep our feet on the ground”Credits: Lívia Villas Boas/Staff Images/CBF

Arthur also compared this Saturday’s triumph with the victory earned in April in the United States. On that occasion, the National Team won 2-1 with a goal scored in stoppage time. This time, Brazil’s response came much more quickly.

“They were two very different stories, because in one we came from behind practically in the last minute. In this one, the reaction was quick. Within 15 minutes, the game was already 2-1. It’s always going to be like that, very difficult against these top world teams,” he pointed out.

The coach also celebrated the positive run against the Americans, who have historically held the advantage.

“I’m also very happy. Now we have two straight wins against this United States team,” he added. To the players and staff, Arthur reminded them of the second match and asked them to “keep their feet on the ground.”

Brazil and the United States will face each other again next Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza, in the second friendly of this FIFA window.

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