Scorer of winner v USA, Gutierres says ‘Brazil are going to win’ | OneFootball

Amanda Gutierres in national team training for friendly against the United States Credits: Lívia Villas Boas/Staff Images/CBF

The goal that secured the Women’s National Team’s comeback win over the United States in second-half stoppage time in April last year “was important for a generation,” Amanda Gutierres said.

Recalling the last friendly between the two teams, the forward said that victory mattered not only to her, but to all the players who waited a decade to see Brazil defeat the Americans.

Gutierres took part in a press conference on Wednesday afternoon (3) at CT Joaquim Grava in São Paulo as part of the preparation for the friendlies against the U.S. on Saturday (6) and Tuesday (9).

With 13 appearances for the Canarinha, she and Kerolin are the national team’s top scorers in the Arthur Elias era, with nine and 10 goals respectively in matches played under the coach.

“I’m happy to be back in Brazil. It will be a tough match, as we expect, but that’s what the national team has been seeking in recent years: facing the top teams,” she said. Amanda Gutierres joined Boston Legacy this year after playing for Palmeiras for three seasons.

Alongside former club teammate Tainá Maranhão, the player spoke to the press about expectations for the friendlies and the impact of their partnership in Palmeiras’ attack on delivering a good result with the national team.

“We played many matches side by side, communication helps, and we understand each other just by looking. When you work together for a long time, you tend to build that connection. And playing with someone who is fast, like Tainá, is good for whoever is there at the edge of the box,” Gutierres said.

With the national team, the forward won the 2025 Copa América, scoring six goals in five matches. “We know how they play, so I’d say it’s going to be a good game. We’re going there to win, especially at home. We have to show how we’re heading into the World Cup,” the player said.

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