Brazil beaten by the United States in first friendly in Kansas

Brazil beaten by the United States in first friendly in Kansas

Brazil’s Women’s Under-20 National Team was beaten 2-0 by the United States this Saturday (11) at CPKC Stadium in Kansas (USA), in a friendly serving as preparation for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. In a balanced match, Brazil created good chances, especially in the first half, but saw the Americans prove more efficient: Linda opened the scoring in the 23rd minute of the first half, and Kimmi added another in the second half, securing the home side’s victory.

THE MATCH

Brazil and the United States played an evenly matched and highly contested first half. From the opening minutes, both teams showed attacking intent, pushing forward and alternating spells of possession.

Brazil created the first good chances through Tainá, who looked dangerous with two medium-range shots, troubling the American defense and showing confidence in attack.

Brazil and the USA face off in the first friendly at CPKC StadiumCredits: Fabio Souza/CBF

Despite Brazil’s promising start, it was the home side that opened the scoring. In the 23rd minute, Linda received the ball unmarked on the left, advanced freely and, one-on-one with goal, finished precisely to put the United States ahead.

After the goal, the match became more scrappy, with plenty of battles in midfield and both teams struggling to build plays. Brazil tried to respond, but ran into the opposition’s marking and could not turn possession into clear chances. With the pace slowing toward the end of the first half, the game continued without major excitement until the referee’s whistle.

The second half began in much the same way as the first, with Brazil looking to attack and putting together some good offensive moves, especially through Juju Harris, Gisele, Vitorinha and Canalli, who moved well and tried to break through the American defense.

**Brazil falls to the USA at CPKC Stadium in Kansas (USA)**Credits: Fabio Souza/CBF

Even with Brazil’s forward runs, the United States responded and once again balanced the game, increasing the pressure and making it harder for Brazil to play out from the back. The home team grew into the second half and began to control the match more. In the 30th minute, Kimmi took advantage of an opportunity and extended the lead for the Americans, giving the team more comfort in the final stretch.

Brazil found it difficult to react, and the United States began to value possession, managing the result until the final whistle to seal the home win in Kansas.

SCHEDULE

The second friendly against the United States is scheduled for next Wednesday (15), at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), at Riverside Stadium, within the Kansas City Current sports complex.

LINEUP:

Brazil: Elu; Ana Bia, Sofia, Thay (Bianca); Nogueira, Clarinha (Adrielly), Vitorinha (Júlia Vaini), Dudinha (Ana Elisa); Gisele, Tainá (Canalli) and Brendha (Juju Harris)

Head coach: Camilla Orlando

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