Brazil edge Ecuador with late goal in women's U20 South American opener | OneFootball

This Thursday, Brazil debuted in the South American U-20 Women's Championship with a victory against Ecuador by 3 to 2, at the Luis Alfonso Giagni stadium in Paraguay. Carioca, Brenda, and Ana Bia scored the Brazilian goals, while Vélez and Cazares scored for the opponents.

Standings Situation

With the result, Brazil takes the second position in Group B, with three points. Ecuador, on the other hand, is in the penultimate position, still with zero points.

📋 Match Summary

🟡BRAZIL 3 X 2 ECUADOR🔵

🏆 Competition: 1st round of the South American U-20 Women's Championship 🏟️ Location: Luis Alfonso Giagni, in Paraguay 📅 Date: February 5, 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 6 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

⚽ Vélez, at 44′ of the 1st half (Ecuador) ⚽ Carioca, at 14′ of the 2nd half (Brazil) ⚽ Brenda, at 35′ of the 2nd half (Brazil) ⚽ Cazares, at 42′ of the 2nd half (Ecuador) ⚽ Ana Bia, at 47′ of the 2nd half (Brazil)

How the Game Went

Brazil started the game with a scare as Ecuador attacked, but goalkeeper Elu made a good save to prevent the goal. Shortly after, the Brazilians responded with Dudinha missing a great opportunity by hitting the post with the goal open.

In the final minutes of the first half, Vélez put Ecuador ahead. The player took advantage of a cross from the right, controlled the ball between the Brazilian defenders, and shot into the corner to score.

At 14 minutes into the second half, Brazil equalized. Gisele received a long pass from Dudinha and, in the finish, hit the post. On the rebound, Carioca scored to tie the game for Brazil.

At 34 minutes, Brenda turned the game around for Brazil. She controlled the ball under pressure in the area but managed to finish and put the ball in the back of the net. In the final stretch, Isa Nunes brought down the Ecuadorian in the area, received a second yellow card, and was sent off. Cazares scored from the penalty. In stoppage time, Ana Bia scored to secure Brazil's victory after a mistake by goalkeeper Alcívar.

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