Camilla Orlando hails team spirit: “this is our best moment” | OneFootball

Undefeated, qualified for the World Cup and increasingly solid on the field, the Brazilian Women's Under-20 National Team is experiencing its peak in the South American Championship. The 4-0 victory over Argentina this Sunday (22), at the Luis Alfonso Giagni stadium in Villa Elisa, symbolizes not only the strength of the team but also the evolution built throughout the competition under the guidance of coach Camilla Orlando. For the coach, the dominant performance is a direct reflection of the athletes' commitment and the collective growth shown especially in the final phase of the tournament.

"First, we were very happy. Winning another 'final', in our perception, was very important, especially with this taste of revenge from the first match. But the most important thing is the athletes' evolution. They are very dedicated, aware, and working at a very high level, taking training very seriously to put it into practice in the game," stated Camilla.

Brazilian Under-20 Team defeats Argentina 4-0 in the final hexagonal of the South American Under-20Credits: Staff Images / CBF

For her, the response on the field was strong. After a balanced first encounter against the Argentinians in the initial phase, Brazil presented a dominant stance, with intensity, control, and offensive efficiency. Evelin, Clarinha, Brendha, and Carioca scored the goals that mathematically confirmed the qualification for the category's World Cup, which will be held in Poland.

"Our great strength is the power of our group, of our squad. Everyone is being prepared to play at any moment, and they have embraced this idea. Even when an athlete is out, she knows she will be ready when the opportunity arises. We had goals from different athletes, and that is very special," she explained.

"We study the opponents, study our team, and prepare the training so they can enhance themselves. They are very technical athletes, and they managed to apply their best. That was what we wanted: for the second phase to be our best moment, and that is exactly what they are doing," she added.

Coach Camilla Orlando during the match against Argentina in the South American Under-20 in ParaguayCredits: Staff Images / CBF

In charge of the National Team since June last year, Camilla Orlando celebrated the qualification for the World Cup, considered the first major goal achieved, but emphasized that the main objective remains alive.

"I am very happy. Being in charge of the Brazilian Under-20 National Team is a dream come true. The qualification for the World Cup was our first goal, so it is a great joy. But we don't want to let our guard down. We have our feet on the ground and still have another goal ahead," she said.

Besides the results, the coach also emphasized the importance of the development work and the impact of the process on the future of the sport. "I am very fulfilled and happy to work with the development of athletes. This motivates me to study more and contribute to forming more players for Brazil," she concluded.

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