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The Brazilian Womenâs Beach Soccer National Team defeated Japan 3-1 in the Acapulco Cup, keeping their hopes alive in the tournament. Key contributions came from goalkeeper LelĂȘ Lopes and players Giulia, Adriele, and Mayara, who scored the goals for Brazil.
Win over Japan keeps women's beach soccer side alive in Acapulco Cup
The Brazilian Womenâs Beach Soccer National Team took the field against Japan under pressure to win. Only a victory in regulation time would keep coach Rose Andradeâs team alive in the Acapulco Cup. Fortunately, Brazil has the experienced goalkeeper LelĂȘ Lopes, who once again proved why she is considered one of the best in the world. In an inspired performance, she made great saves and was directly involved in two goals in the 3-1 win over the Japanese team, with goals from Giulia, Adriele, and Mayara.
Showing that the loss to the USA in the opening round was still hard to swallow, the Brazilian team came onto the field with great determination from the opening whistle. The first period featured a lot of battling for possession and few scoring chances. It was no surprise that it ended scoreless. In the second period, everything happened. Giulia opened the scoring after a perfect headed pass from Isabelle. Then goalkeeper LelĂȘ Lopes struck two excellent long-range shots that led to two rebounds from the Japanese goalkeeper. Adriele capitalized on the first, and Mayara on the second, scoring Brazilâs third goal, the 50th in the history of the Womenâs National Team. Hirai pulled one back for the opponents.
âIn the locker room before the game, you could already feel that we were going to give our all on the field today to come away with the win. We werenât going to make the same mistake we made against the USA. It was really good to see how everyone gave their all in todayâs match. Now we have to do it again in the final round and hope the USA vs. Japan game ends in a way that helps us keep dreaming of the title,â said the number 1, LelĂȘ.
Since the USA beat Mexico 7-0 in the other match of the day, they reached 6 points, while Brazil and Mexico have 3. Therefore, in the 3rd and final round of the competition this Saturday (11), if they want to win the title, the Brazilian National Team must beat Mexico and hope for a Japan victory over the USA in overtime or on penalties.
The Womenâs Acapulco Beach Soccer Cup is played in a round-robin format. The four national teams play each other, and the champion will be the country with the most points after the three rounds. See the full competition schedule:
Womenâs Acapulco Beach Soccer Cup (4/9 to 4/11) - Arena GNP, in AcapulcoâMEX
1st round - Thursday, 4/9
5:00 p.m. (MEX) / 8:00 p.m. (BRA) - Brazil 4 x 5 USA - Brazil goals: Ester (2), Isabelle and Mayara
8:00 p.m. (MEX) / 11:00 p.m. (BRA) - Japan 4 x 0 Mexico
2nd round - Friday, 4/10
5:00 p.m. (MEX) / 8:00 p.m. (BRA) - Brazil 3 x 1 Japan - Brazil goals: Adriele, Giulia and Mayara
8:00 p.m. (MEX) / 11:00 p.m. (BRA) - Mexico 0 x 7 USA
3rd round - Saturday, 4/11
5:00 p.m. (MEX) / 8:00 p.m. (BRA) - USA x Japan
8:00 p.m. (MEX) / 11:00 p.m. (BRA) - Mexico x Brazil
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in đ§đ· here.
Brazil won the match against Japan with a score of 3-1.
The goals for Brazil were scored by Giulia, Adriele, and Mayara.
LelĂȘ Lopes made crucial saves and was involved in two goals, showcasing her skills as one of the best goalkeepers.
Brazil needs to win their next match and hope for a favorable outcome in the USA vs. Japan game to keep their title hopes alive.

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