In historic match, Brazil beats Spain and advances to the Olympic final

This Tuesday, the 6th, the Brazil faced the Spainin a match valid for the women’s football semi-final in Paris Olympics. In a clash that took place in the group stage, the two teams met again for a place in the Olympic final. With a spectacular 4-2 victory, the Women’s Team qualified for the final.

Brazil opened the scoring after just five minutes of play, with a bizarre own goal by Irene Paredes, who was kicked by the goalkeeper. Cata Coll and did not react to prevent the goal against his own property. With that, the Brazilian Team played with the result in his favor for most of the match.

On some occasions, the team led by Arthur Elias had the chance to increase the score, but ended up wasting it. Until, in injury time, Yasmin found a beautiful intersection for the arrival of Gabi Portilhowho finished first, took the goalkeeper out of the play and scored the second goal for the Brazilian team. Half-time! 2-0.

At the beginning of the second half, Gabi Portilho had a great opportunity to extend the lead, but ended up wasting it in an individual duel with the Spanish goalkeeper. In contrast, Spain came in pressing and trying to reduce the score, but the Brazilian team held on well, with another impressive performance from Lorena.

Until, at 25 minutes, Priscilla pulled off a great counterattack and served Adrianawho finished first and saw the ball hit the crossbar. However, on the rebound, Portilho set it up for the number 9, who now scored. In the final stretch, Salma Parallel scored for the Europeans, with a header. However, in injury time, Kerolin scored and sealed Brazil’s place in the final. Spain scored again, but the victory continued with Brazil. End of the game! 4-2.