Brazil suffers blackout and loses to France in friendly match preparatory for the Copa America
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In a confrontation where the initial scenario indicated an easy victory, the Brazilian women's national football team suffered a blackout after taking a two-goal lead and had to settle for a bitter 3-2 defeat France , this Friday, at the Stade des Alpes, in Grenoble, in the last friendly match before the dispute of Copa America , which will be held in Ecuador starting from July 12th.
With an electrifying start, the team led by Arthur Elias took a 2-0 lead in just 11 minutes and missed at least two more incredible chances to extend their advantage. Without sustaining the same pace, the national team allowed the hosts to stage a comeback, which they achieved. Luany and Kerolin scored for Brazil, while Geyoro (two times) and Katoto secured the victory.
In this preparation phase, the women's team had been on a roll with three wins in their last three friendlies (victories of 2 to 1 and 3 to 1 against Japan, and another positive result of 2 to 1 against the United States team).
With veteran Marta playing from the start, Brazil began the match imposing a lot of intensity in transitioning from defense to attack. The result of the strategy was more than satisfactory. With 11 minutes on the clock, the team led by coach Arthur Elias already had a two-goal advantage.
At six, Kerolin made a perfect pass to Luany. She finished with class and made it 1-0. The French team was still trying to recover from the blow when Kerolin increased the problem for the home team. In a new offensive play, Duda Sampaio played the role of assistant and put Kerolin in position to finish. The attacker shot firmly and put the ball in the net, establishing a 2-0 lead against France.
While it had breath, Brazil maintained its sovereignty on the field. With involvement in the plays of both goals, Marta helped lead the team in the first half. However, the lack of precision in the finishes prevented the national team from deciding the match. Supported by its fans, France overcame itself on the field and, by the end of the first half, managed to score a goal.
At 45, Baltimore made the clearance and Diani, in the small area, headed towards Lorena's incredible save. On the rebound, the Brazilian defense got confused and Geyoro appeared free to complete and score, making it 2 to 1.
During the break, the Brazilian team lost three clear chances in the first ten minutes, but they were once again punished by their lack of efficiency. In a sequence of defensive errors by Brazil, Geyoro shot from inside the penalty area, the ball deflected off Duda Sampaio, and gently entered the right corner of Lorena's goal. After a VAR review, the tie was confirmed by the referee.
Mas o pior estava por vir. Cascarino apostou em uma jogada individual para cima de Isa Haas pela ponta direita e fez o cruzamento no segundo pau. Katoto fechou na pequena área e decretou a virada em bela cabeçada: 3 a 2 aos 30 minutos. Já no final da partida, visivelmente cansada, Marta foi substituída por Johnson
Member of Group B in the Copa America, Brazil makes its debut against Venezuela on July 13. The second opponent is Bolivia on July 16. After resting in the third round, the team faces Paraguay on July 27 and concludes its participation in this phase against Colombia on July 25.
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