Corinthians forward makes Brazil debut in U20 Women's World Cup win | OneFootball

Corinthians was represented on the pitch in Brazil’s debut at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Forward Dulce Maria, from Timão’s youth ranks, took part in Brazil’s 4-1 win over Tanzania this Saturday (5). Ana Morganti, another Brabinha called up for the tournament, was also available but did not play.

Both players started the match on the bench. Dulce got her first opportunity in the competition during the second half, when Brazil had already built a lead on the scoreboard.

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Brazil dominates early and opens the scoring

Brazil took control of the match from the opening minutes and piled up chances against Tanzania. Goalkeeper Nusra Jafari made important saves, while the crossbar also prevented Brazil from taking the lead earlier.

The first goal came in the 14th minute. After a free kick from the left side, the ball was sent into the box and, in the follow-up, Thaynara of Botafogo took advantage of the loose ball to put Brazil ahead. The goal also marked the 100th goal in the history of Brazil’s U-20 Women’s National Team at World Cups in the category.

Tanzania managed to respond before halftime. In the 37th minute, a Brazilian build-up from the back ended in a penalty committed by Sofia Couto. Winfrida Gerald took the spot kick and leveled the score.

So, despite Brazil’s greater attacking volume during the first half, the teams went into the break tied 1-1.

Brazil builds the win in the second half

Brazil kept up its attacking approach after halftime and needed only four minutes to regain the lead. Evelin received the ball on the left side and scored Brazil’s second goal.

The Santos forward showed up again in the 21st minute. After a pass from Nogueira of Ferroviária, Evelin found the net once more to make it 3-1.

It was right after the two goals by the Santos player that Corinthians’ representative got her chance. In the 26th minute, Dulce Maria came on in place of Evelin and made her debut in a FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

The Corinthians forward played in the final minutes of the match but was not directly involved in Brazil’s goals. Ana Morganti remained an option on the bench throughout the game.

The scoring was completed in the 35th minute. After Gisele of Grêmio was fouled near the box, Vitorinha of São Paulo took the free kick and scored Brazil’s fourth goal.

With that, Brazil confirmed the 4-1 victory and began its World Cup campaign with three points.

Brabinhas remain with Brazil at the World Cup

Dulce Maria and Ana Morganti are part of Brazil’s squad for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and remain available for the upcoming group-stage matches.

After the opening win, Brazil returns to the pitch this Tuesday (8) at 10 a.m. (Brasília time) to face Canada. The first phase will end on Friday (11), also at 10 a.m. (Brasília time), against England.

That means Dulce could get more minutes after making her debut in the competition, while Ana Morganti is looking for her first appearance on the field at the World Cup.

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