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Brazilian women’s team loses 2-1 to Denmark in friendly in Europe

THE Brazilian women’s team football team lost 2-1 to hosts Denmark, with a goal by the opponents in the final minute of the match, held on the afternoon of this Friday (24), at Parken Stadium, in the capital Copenhagen.

The friendly is the first of two games in Europe, which aim to prepare the team for the Women’s America’s Cup , from July 8 in Colombia. Next Tuesday (28), at 1:30 pm, Brazil faces Sweden, vice-leader of the FIFA world rankings, at Friends Arena, in the capital Stockholm.

Number nine in the FIFA world rankings, the team led by coach Pia Sundhage was surprised in the 16th minute, with a well-aimed kick from right-back Janni Thomsen, delivered from the edge of the area, which left goalkeeper Lorena sold.

Brazil had a chance to equalize in the 26th minute, in an individual move by Debinha, but, in the finalization, the striker kicked out. Then, at 40, Kerolin got rid of the marking and hit cross: the ball took paint from the right post and did not enter.

In the final stage, the team controlled the game more on the field, but had difficulty in hitting the target. At three minutes, Adriana rolled down the right for Kerolin to kick inside the area, the ball went over the crossbar. Five minutes later, in an individual play, Adriana almost made it, but goalkeeper Christensen defended.

In the 17th minute, it was the turn of Fê Palermo, who headed the crossbar after a corner. With so much insistence, Brazil reached the equalizer in the 41st minute, thanks to the talent of Debinha, who advanced on the right, escaped the marking and sent a left-handed bomb.

There was barely time to celebrate: in the final minute, Nadia Nadim dribbled Fê Palermo before crossing for Gejl to seal the Danish victory.

Defending the Brazilian team this Friday (24): Lorena; Letícia (Kathellen), Tainara (Thais Ferreira), Rafaelle and Fê Palermo; Duda S., Luana (Angelina), Adriana (Ary Borges) and Kerolin; Debinha and Bia (Geyse).

Source: CNN Brasil

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