Brazil's Women's U17 team won their South American opener against Venezuela 2-0, with goals from Gigi and Mari Gigante. This victory places Brazil second in Group B, crucial for their title pursuit.
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Women's U17s beat Venezuela in their South American opener
Brazilâs National Team opened the South American Womenâs Under-17 Championship with a win. On Saturday night (25), the team coached by Rilany Silva beat Venezuela 2-0 in a match played at Ameliano Villeta Stadium in Paraguay. Gigi and Mari Gigante scored Brazilâs goals.
Securing these three points in the group stage is important in the quest for the Canarinhaâs sixth title in the continental competition. It is worth noting that the South American Championship grants spots in the FIFA U-17 Womenâs World Cup to the competitionâs finalists and the winners of the playoffs.
With Saturdayâs (25) result, Brazil moved into second place in Group B, behind Uruguay, which defeated Peru 3-0.
Gamonal was one of the standout players of the match with good individual playsCredits: Diana Carrillo/Staff Images/CBF
Brazil was superior for most of the first half. The first good chance started from the Brazilian defense, went through PepĂȘ and Marcela before reaching Nicolly, who carried the ball to the byline and set up Gigi Gamonal in front of goal, but the forwards were unable to find the net.
Shortly afterward, Melo received the ball near the oppositionâs box and delivered a fine pass to Gigi, whose goal-bound effort was stopped by the Venezuelan goalkeeper.
Midway through the first half, Venezuela had the upper hand, but without creating major danger.
Brazil won the match against Venezuela 2-0.
Gigi and Mari Gigante scored the goals for Brazil.
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Nicolly gets past the Venezuelan defenseCredits: Diana Carrillo/Staff Images/CBF
In the 23rd minute, Nicolly headed the ball inside the box and goalkeeper Valeria Rebanales parried it, leaving the rebound for Gigi to open the scoring. In the 35th minute, PepĂȘ won a penalty, but failed to convert the spot kick.
The second half began evenly, and Venezuela threatened with a shot off the crossbar.
Right after that, from a corner kick, Helena played the ball to Pinho in the box, who, with her first touch of the game, nearly found the goal.
Elo was strong in defense with good interceptionsCredits: Diana Carrillo/Staff Images/CBF
In the 74th minute, Helena played Mari Gigante through on goal to extend the lead.
Near the end of the match, Indy had a chance to score another for Brazil and, despite a fine shot, the ball went wide.
Final result: a 2-0 win for Brazilâs National Team.
Brazilâs Womenâs U-17 starting lineup before the South American Championship opener against VenezuelaCredits: Diana Carrillo/Staff Images/CBF
BRAZIL: Nathy; Yasmin Queiroz, Elo and Kaillany Ranifah (Andreyna); Carol Melo, Sarah, Gigi (Helena) and PepĂȘ (Mari Gigante); Nicolly (Indy), Gamonal and Marcela B. (Pinho).
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