Girls’ under-13 futsal finals on International Women’s Day | OneFootball

The second edition of the CBF Transforma Women's Futsal League U-13 concluded on International Women's DayCredits: Nayra Halm/Staff Images/CBF

On the day that International Women's Day is celebrated, CBF concluded the second edition of the CBF Transforma Women's Futsal League U-13, this Sunday (8). The tournament, whose objective is to promote sports initiation with cultural development, ended with the crowning of the champions of the Gold and Silver Series.

In the Gold Series, Daminhas da Bola defeated Grajaú Country Club and secured the spot to represent the Brazilian National Team at the CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Women's Futsal U-12, from March 21 to 27 this year, in Rio. In the penalty shootout, Instituto Rosa Leal / C.R. Flamengo secured third place over C.R. Vasco da Gama, who finished fourth.

In the Silver Series, E.C. Taboão were champions for the second consecutive year, with a victory over Dellas Gol. São José Women's Futsal and Acadêmica de Coimbra Brasil took third and fourth places, respectively.

The second edition of the CBF Transforma Women's Futsal League U-13 concluded on International Women's DayCredits: Nayra Halm/Staff Images/CBF

At the end of the matches, all teams, even those who did not win titles, took part in the awards ceremony. Each player received a participation medal, while the teams each received a trophy. Only the winners received individual honors. Check out the award winners:

Outstanding Athletes – Luany, from Daminhas da Bola (Gold Series), and Helena, from Dellas Gol (Silver Series);

Best Goalkeepers – Manuela and Júlia, from Grajaú Country Club (Gold Series), and Alice and Karol, from Taboão (Silver Series);

Top Scorers – Lívia, from Grajaú Country Club (Gold Series), and Vitória, from Taboão (Silver Series);

Evolution Award – Instituto Rosa Leal / C.R. Flamengo (Gold Series) and Dellas Gol (Silver Series).

Bianca Castagnaro alongside goalkeepers Manuela and Júlia, from Grajaú Country Club, the least scored-upon goalkeepers of the Gold Series in the second edition of the CBF Transforma Women's Futsal League U-13Credits: Nayra Halm/Staff Images/CBF

The CBF Transforma Women's Futsal League U-13 is an initiative by CBF and CONMEBOL to promote women's football and women's futsal in the country, reinforcing the commitment to equal opportunities and the growth of the sport. The organizations cover logistics, food, accommodation, medical insurance, hydration, and ice.

Bigger than the sport

The end of the tournament marked the conclusion of a journey of sports initiation for the athletes, who competed in an event whose purpose was much greater than just the title. In a safe, competitive environment, its regulations ensured equal opportunities for the young players.

Each team could register ten athletes, and the starting five who began the match were required to be substituted for the second quarter – in the third and fourth periods, substitutions were free. In addition, the games took place at the Instituto Philippe Coutinho, whose facilities have already hosted training sessions for the Brazilian Men's National Futsal Team.

With seven goals, Vitória, from E.C. Taboão, finished as the top scorer of the Silver Series of the CBF Transforma Women's Futsal League U-13Credits: Nayra Halm/Staff Images/CBF

For the coach of Grajaú Country Club, Gustavo Rangel, the CBF Transforma Women's Futsal League U-13 was "wonderful" and will leave the athletes with an understanding of the importance of futsal and the experience of having competed in a tournament with high-level structure and organization.

"The main legacy was for them to understand what the growth of futsal is and how to be a part of it. With all this structure and organization, they start to have a new perspective on life. Most of them come from very difficult backgrounds and may never have the opportunity to play in a gym like this, with this level of organization. That's what I think is fundamental. For their social development, it's essential that they have this interaction; it was a wonderful event," he emphasized.

Cultural development

Among the educational and sociocultural activities provided by the tournament were the Maracanã Tour, held on February 28, a visit to the Brazilian National Team Museum, and a meeting with the ambassador of this edition of the League, Bianca Castagnaro, world champion goalkeeper with the Brazilian Women's Futsal Team. The last two activities took place this Saturday (7).

Players participating in the CBF Transforma Women's Futsal League U-13 visiting the Maracanã Walk of FameCredits: Nayra Halm/Staff Images/CBF

During these experiences, the future athletes had the chance to delve into the history of Brazilian football and the Amarelinha (Brazilian National Team), as well as interact with a global reference in women's futsal. Voted the best goalkeeper in the world in 2022 and 2023, the player thanked for being chosen as the ambassador for this edition and highlighted the legacy the competition will leave for the young players.

“I want to congratulate CBF and CONMEBOL for this event. It's truly gratifying to see these girls play and to see how much talent we have in this big Brazil. I'm happy to see the sparkle in these girls' eyes, with dreams. I started out like this too, so it's really good to see them dreaming and believing. It was so worth coming here,” said Bianca, who, throughout the days, handed out photos and autographs.

The CBF Transforma Women's Futsal League U-13 provided educational activities for the participating teams, such as a visit to the Brazilian National Team MuseumCredits: Nayra Halm/Staff Images/CBF

Conmebol Liga Evolución

In an interview with CBF TV, coach Lohayne Campos, from Daminhas da Bola, commented on the pride she and her athletes will feel wearing the Amarelinha of the Brazilian National Team and looked ahead to the team's participation in the tournament at the end of this month.

“The responsibility (of representing the Brazilian National Team) will always be enormous, it's our country, and that carries a lot of weight. We'll keep our heads on straight and continue training to achieve something even greater,” explained the coach.

Bianca Castagnaro was the ambassador for the second edition of the CBF Transforma Women's Futsal League U-13Credits: Nayra Halm/Staff Images/CBF

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