Brazil women beat Argentina to become South American U17 champions | OneFootball

On Saturday night (9), Brazil’s Women’s U-17 National Team defeated Argentina 3-2 and won the South American title. In the match played at Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asunción (PAR), Gamonal, Helena, and Nicolly scored the goals.

From the start, Brazil were the better side and imposed their style of play. This is the first time the Canarinha has won the title under coach Rilany Silva.

Brazil celebrates Gamonal’s goalCredits: Staff Images/CBF

THE MATCH

Brazil started by keeping possession, but after a defensive mistake, Argentina opened the scoring in the 4th minute.

The Canarinha kept controlling the game, while the Argentines only defended and tried to counterattack. After a few good chances, Brazil equalized with a goal from Gamonal in the 28th minute.

The team coached by Rilany Silva maintained its attacking style. Deep into stoppage time, Nicolly found herself one-on-one with the goalkeeper but was brought down for a penalty. Helena converted the spot kick: ball one way, goalkeeper the other.

Gamonal scored the opening goal of the matchCredits: Staff Images/CBF

Right after that, Brazil made the most of their last chance before halftime, and Nicolly Manuel found the net to extend the lead.

The second half followed the same pattern. At times Argentina managed to gain the upper hand and scored their second goal, but it was not enough to take the title away from Brazil.

Final score: Brazil 3-2 Argentina

Brazil’s starting lineup in the Women’s South American U-17 finalCredits: Staff Images/CBF

LINEUP

BRAZIL: Nathy; Elo, Andreyna and Yasmin Q. (Rech); Sarah C., Gigi (Mari Gigante), Melo and Helena; Gamonal, Pinho (Marcela B.) and Nicolly M.

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