Clarinha hails Brazil’s rout and World Cup spot: “We showed our spirit” | OneFootball

The Brazilian Women's Under-20 National Team secured a spot in the World Cup of the category by thrashing Argentina 4-0 this Sunday at the Luis Alfonso Giagni stadium in Villa Elisa, during the fourth round of the final stage of the South American Championship. The result also represented a response from the National Team after the setback in the previous match against the Argentinians in the first stage. Midfielder Clarinha, who scored one of the goals in the 4-0 victory over Argentina, highlighted the Brazilian National Team's attitude and the team's response after the last match against their rivals.

"I think Brazil really represented what it means to be Brazilian. In the last game against Argentina, maybe we couldn't tactically and technically play our game and show what we were feeling. But we kept working throughout the week and managed to demonstrate in this 4-0 thrashing what it really means to be Brazil," she stated.

Clarinha during the match against Argentina in the final hexagonal of the South American Under-20Credits: Staff Images / CBF

With the qualification secured for the World Cup of the category, which will be held in Poland, Clarinha celebrated the moment but emphasized that the focus remains on the quest for the South American title.

"We are very happy with this qualification for the World Cup. It's a very important moment for everyone. Of course, we will celebrate now, but starting tomorrow we will focus on the next game, which is very important for us. Regardless of the qualification, we will continue working hard, as we have been doing these weeks," she said.

Brazil qualified for the Under-20 World Cup in PolandCredits: Staff Images / CBF

The midfielder also highlighted the importance of the next match, considered a direct contest for the title. The next commitment will be against Ecuador, the current runner-up in the final stage. The match is scheduled for next Wednesday (25), at 6 pm (Brasília time), at the CARFEM stadium. Even with the spot secured, the National Team keeps its feet on the ground and the goal of finishing the tournament at the top.

"We are keeping our feet on the ground. Very happy for this moment we are experiencing today, but we will continue working hard. It's a direct confrontation, and we will do our best to win and, who knows, achieve this title," she concluded.

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