Brazil lose to Italy, reach Women's U17 last 16 as runners-up | OneFootball

This Thursday, in the third round of Group A of the U-17 Women's World Cup, Brazil faced Italy at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé, Morocco, and lost 4-3. Despite goals from Giovanna Waksman (2) and Iseppe, Giulia Galli, Caterina Venturelli, Sofia Verrini, and Benedetta Bedini scored for the Italians.

Group Situation

With the negative result, Brazil, which was already qualified for the round of 16, remained with the same four points, in second place, and missed the chance to take the lead. If they had won, they would have surpassed Italy itself, which surged ahead in the lead with nine points.

Now, the Brazilian team faces China in the round of 16. On the other side, Italy awaits its opponent.

Match Summary

🔵BRAZIL 3 x 4 ITALY 🔴

🏆 Competition: U-17 World Cup 🏟️ Location: Mohammed VI Football Academy, in Salé 📅 Date: October 24, 2025 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 4 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

The Goals

The score was opened at five minutes into the game by Giulia Galli. The Italian player took advantage of a rebound and didn't miss.

At 48, Caterina Venturelli received a great pass from Viola Volpini to extend the lead.

Brazil reduced the deficit at 55, still in the first half. Giovanna Waksman made a beautiful individual play, entered the area, and hit the corner of Robbioni.

Italy, however, scored again, this time four minutes into the second half, with Sofia Verrini.

Iseppe reduced the deficit for Brazil at 39. Giovanna Waksman found her teammate, who finished into the net unmarked.

Italy, however, scored the fourth goal at 45 of the second half, with Benedetta Bedini. Viola Volpini, who assisted Italy's second goal, provided another assist.

Brazil even reduced the deficit again with another beautiful individual play by Giovanna Waksman at 48, but it wasn't enough.

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