This Monday afternoon (10), Brazil beat Italy 1-0 in an international friendly at the Estádio Luigi Ferraris, in Genoa. Adriana scored the only goal of the match. THE women’s team reaches 10 consecutive victories.
Pia Sundhage has promoted a change in relation to the team that beat Norway last Friday (07). Kerolin took Ludmilla’s place in the attack. So Brazil took the field with Letícia Izidoro; Antonia, Kathellen, Tainara and Tamires; Ary Borges, Duda Sampaio, Geyse and Adriana; Kerolin and Bia Zaneratto. Ludmila, Duda, Yaya, Ana Vitória and Lauren entered the second half.
Today’s friendly was Italy’s only match on this FIFA date. The technique Milena Bortolini chose Giuliani; Bergamaschi, Filangeri, Lenzini and Boattin; Rosucci, Galli, Caruso and Greggi; Cernoia and Hyacinths. During, Cantore, Polli, Glionna and Cafferata left the bank.
Brazil is betting on throws
Italy started the game with more possession. The Europeans insisted on plays from the left flank, but took no chances. Brazil responded to the Italian posture with a pressure on the ball out. The selection forced the mistakes of the hosts.
New to Pia Sundage for today, Kerolin participated in the offensive actions. In less than five minutes, Brazil made three pitches towards the attacker. The goalkeeper Giuliani anticipated well and avoided submissions.
The first Brazilian submission came in the 18th minute. After a freshly blocked corner, Kathellen heads and Geyse deflects into the small area. Giuliani defended point blank.
After starting with a few chances, Brazil wasted a great chance. At 27, another long step towards Kerolin. This time the Italian defense failed to communicate. The attacker won the dispute, but could not give direction to the ball. Submission in front of the empty door.
Leticia saves Brazil
Italy uses the weapon most used by Brazilians: the launch of the defense directly in attack. This is how the Europeans created the clearest move of the first half. Kathellen got in the way when it was time to get away and Giacinti came face to face with Letícia Izidoro. The Brazilian goalkeeper got up. Lelê defended with his foot and avoided the Italian goal.
The selection involved some in the release of the ball before the end of the first half. Duda Sampaio gave a direct pass to the back line and gave a corner. Tainara passes another ball while talking to Letícia Izidoro. Italy did not punish Brazil for mistakes and the match went to half-time with a zero score.
lightning fast target
Both teams returned from the break with changes. Match against Norway, Ludmila replaced Bia Zaneratto. Duda Sampaio also leaves to make room for Duda. In Italy there was the change of goalkeepers. Giuliani was replaced by Durante.
The Italian archer was leaked after a minute on the pitch. The game started with a nice shot from Antonia. Adriana dominates the area and ends up without falling. Indefensible ball for Durante and the Brazilian advantage on the scoreboard.
The defensive consistency guarantees the result
Italy naturally launched the attack to seek a draw. As in the first half, the Europeans had difficulty articulating the plays. The Brazilian marking closed the spaces and did not succumb to dangerous submissions. Pia Sundage’s accusations have also suffered errors of passage. The match focused on the midfield and started to have more fouls.
It is from 20 ‘of the second half that the scenario changes. Brazil has accumulated missed opportunities. The selection creates chances with Ludmila’s speed and scares corner kicks. The goal was missing.
Yaya, Ana Vitória and Lauren took over from Adriana, Ary Borges and Geyse. The Italians denounced a penalty in a controversial match involving Yaya. Nothing was marked. Letícia Izidoro made a providential defense on a cross in extra time, guaranteeing the positive result for Brazil.
