Yasmin: “I believe the squad is well prepared” | OneFootball

Starting in both matches the Brazil Women’s U-17 National Team has played in the South American Championship, Yasmin Queiroz is one of the pillars of the team’s defense. After training this Wednesday (29), the center back revealed her expectations for the Canarinha’s upcoming matches.

“My expectations are the best possible. I believe the group is very well prepared. We’re fine-tuning the details so we can keep getting stronger,” she said.

The Ferroviária player also spoke about the preparation needed for Brazil’s defense to grow more confident in one-on-one battles.

“I think the defense is one of the areas that most needs security on the field, and we work on that every day with our teammates. I believe it’s not just about trusting myself, but also trusting the person beside me. The daily work and the trust we build day by day will also show on the field,” she said.

Yasmin started in both matches Brazil has played so far in the South American Women’s U-17 ChampionshipCredits: Diana Carrillo/Staff Images/CBF

In an exclusive interview with CBF TV, Yasmin said when she first became interested in soccer and how she got started in the sport.

“My passion for soccer began in 2014, watching the World Cup at home, and despite that defeat, it created a very strong feeling in me. A desire to be there came up, so from that moment on I wanted to play soccer. In 2018, I started at a soccer school in my hometown, and in 2022 I joined Ferroviária,” she revealed.

Born in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, the center back said her family’s support was essential to making her move to Araraquara, São Paulo, a success.

“At first it was pretty crazy… A little over a thousand kilometers is far away, but my parents and my brother always supported me, so it was something we truly dreamed of and lived through together.”

Center back Yasmin Queiroz said the team is prepared for the upcoming challengesCredits: Diana Carrillo/Staff Images/CBF

Finally, she also highlighted how much she values the opportunity with the Brazil National Team.

“It’s very rewarding. Every day, someone dreams of being here, so having the opportunity to wear this incredibly important jersey is amazing,” she concluded.

The Brazil Women’s U-17 National Team returns to the field on Friday (1) for the fourth round of the South American Championship group stage. Each group in the first phase of the tournament has five teams, so one team sits out each round. In this case, Brazil will not play this Wednesday (29), when the third round takes place.

Friday’s match will be against Peru at 8 p.m. Brasília time at Estádio Ameliano Villeta in Paraguay. The match will be broadcast live on SporTV.

Brazil is coming off two wins — 2-0 over Venezuela and 5-3 over Uruguay — and is already in a very strong position to qualify for the semifinals.

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