Women's national team beat Zambia, FIFA Series rivals, at Tokyo 2020

Women's national team beat Zambia, FIFA Series rivals, at Tokyo 2020

Ludmila during Brazil’s 1-0 win over Zambia in the group stage of the Tokyo Olympic GamesCredits: Sam Robles/CBF

Opponents this Tuesday (14) in the second round of the FIFA Series, Brazil and Zambia previously faced each other in the final match of the first phase of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in the only meeting in history between the two national teams. On July 27, 2021, the Canarinho won 1-0, with a goal from Andressa Alves, in Saitama.

The victory secured the Brazilian Women’s National Team a place in the quarterfinals, where they faced Canada, their opponent next Saturday, in their final FIFA Series match. From the squad that was on the field against the African side, the remaining players are Angelina, Ludmila, and Gio Garbelini.

Letícia Santos during Brazil’s 1-0 win over Zambia in the group stage of the Tokyo Olympic GamesCredits: Sam Robles/CBF

More about Zambia

Zambia is ranked 66th in the FIFA Women’s World Ranking — the Canarinho is in eighth place — and has already played five matches this year: wins over Zimbabwe (3-1) and Eswatini (2-1), a goalless draw with Zimbabwe, and losses to Namibia (1-0) and Canada (4-0). The defeat to the Canadians came in their FIFA Series opener.

In recent years, Brazil’s opponent has started competing in major tournaments. At Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, it took part in the first Olympic Games in its history and, in 2023, in its first Women’s World Cup.

Bia Zaneratto during Brazil’s 1-0 win over Zambia in the group stage of the Tokyo Olympic GamesCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.