Camilla Orlando: One of my best games, hails Colombia classic | OneFootball

Under heavy rain and in a decisive atmosphere, coach Camilla Orlando watched the Brazil U-20 National Team give yet another demonstration of maturity and competitiveness in the final phase of the South American Championship. After Brazil’s 1-0 victory over Colombia, Camilla Orlando highlighted the level of the match, the players’ commitment, and described the game as one of the most remarkable of her career.

“It was one of the best games I have ever participated in during my career, without a doubt. It’s a very aggressive, hotly contested classic, and we managed to hold our own well. We went in with the mentality of a final, knowing it would be a tough match. The rain disrupted our strategy a bit, but we handled the moment and this adversity well. Coming away with the three points was very special,” she said.

Camilla also emphasized the collective strength of the group and the team’s positive response in this decisive phase of the South American Championship. She highlighted the importance of the squad and the execution of plays worked on during training sessions.

Coach Camilla Orlando during the match against Colombia in the South American ChampionshipCredits: Staff Images / CBF

“Brazil is responding very well. We managed to put our group’s strength into action once again, with players who didn’t play in the first match and had the opportunity now. The goal came from a collective play, from fighting for the ball, from focus, and also from situations we practiced. This shows the strength of the group and the commitment of the players,” she explained.

The coach also highlighted the level of competitiveness in the final hexagonal and the extra motivation of opponents when facing Brazil. “You can feel the desire of the other teams to beat Brazil. We studied Colombia and knew it would be tough, but on the field it was even harder. This shows the level of competitiveness in this final phase and requires us to always be at our best,”

Finally, she looked ahead to the next match, against Argentina, and reinforced the team’s focus on seeking improvement and physical recovery for another decisive clash. “It’s going to be a great match. We lost to Argentina in the first phase, and this becomes an opportunity to reverse that result. We’ll adjust the final details and prioritize the players’ recovery, which is one of our advantages. We want to play another final, with intensity and preparation, to go after the three points,” she concluded.

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