Brazil win the men's and women's Nations Cup
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The weekend could not have ended better for Brazilian beach soccer. After finishing first in the Nations Cup qualification stage, Brazil’s men’s and women’s national teams secured the title by winning their finals this Sunday (20) against the strong teams from Brasília (women’s) and El Salvador (men’s). The results sent the crowd that packed the 1,500-seat stands at Arena Guariroba, in Ceilândia-DF, into a frenzy.
The first final was between the women’s teams. Brazil gave Brasília no chance and calmly built its lead. The all-time top scorer in the history of the Women’s National Team, Taii from Espírito Santo, scored her 25th goal for Brazil from a free kick and put her team ahead in the first period. In the second, Renata scored her first goal for the national team and the second of the match, and Isabelle made it 3-0. In the third and final period, Roberta pulled one back for the hosts, but pivot Lorena sealed the 4-1 win for coach Rose Andrade’s side, earning her second title in four tournaments in charge of the team.
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Brazil’s National Team celebrates winning the first Women’s Nations CupCredits: Lucas Rodrigues/ Staff Images/ CBF
“We knew it would be a tough competition. The Brasília and Espírito Santo teams are very strong, as is El Salvador, which recently won the El Salvador Cup. I want to thank the fans here in Ceilândia for embracing us, and I’m happy we were able to repay them with the title. Now we have to focus on next month’s Mundialito in Spain so that we can deliver another great performance,” said the Brazilian coach.
Right after the women’s match, it was coach Chicão Castelo Branco’s team’s turn to take the field and keep the Brazilian celebration going at Arena Guariroba. In intense heat, the match was closely contested, with Brazil enjoying more possession and creating chances, only to be denied by the inspired opposing goalkeeper. The win came only when the clock showed 40 seconds remaining. Defender Antonio surged down the right, hit a low cross into the area, and the ball found Benjamin Jr., who guided it into the back of the net. While the crowd was still celebrating, goalkeeper Bobô produced a beautiful overarm throw to Túlio Silva, who went one-on-one against the Salvadoran defender. His opponent could not stop him and watched the Brazilian winger place his shot past the goalkeeper with 20 seconds left. The 2-0 result secured Brazil’s fifth title, following triumphs in 2007, both editions in 2013, and the one held in Paraíba in March this year.
“We are going through a new process, renewing an extremely successful squad. That requires time and patience, but without losing the obligation to win when we wear this heavy Brazil shirt. A total of 39 athletes have already been called up for the six competitions we’ve played since the start of this year, including players who had never represented Brazil before. We are on the right path, and I’m sure we will continue to improve until the Copa América, our biggest challenge, because it offers a place in next year’s FIFA World Cup,” said Chicão, who will also lead the men’s team at the Mundialito in Spain at the beginning of October.
Brazil’s National Team lifts the Nations Cup trophy in Ceilândia-DFCredits: Lucas Rodrigues/ Staff Images/ CBF
Present at Arena Guariroba to closely watch the finals, CBF beach soccer director Mauro Carmélio and CBF beach soccer manager Lavoisier Freire congratulated both teams on their titles.
“CBF’s work to develop Brazilian beach soccer is on the right track. Congratulations to these boys and girls for the great matches they played. They earned these titles on merit,” said Mauro Carmélio.
“It is always important to see Brazil at the top of the competitions it plays in, but just as important is seeing the dedication of everyone involved in this new phase of Brazilian beach soccer. The players were the stars of these titles, but they are also the result of very serious, high-quality work by the coaching staffs. Congratulations to everyone,” praised Lavoisier.
Check out the full Nations Cup schedule:
QUALIFICATION STAGE
+ Matchday 1 - Thursday, 9/17
- 4:00 p.m. - El Salvador 1 x 3 Espírito Santo Team (Women’s)
- 5:30 p.m. - Colombia 3 (1) x (3) 3 El Salvador (penalties) (Men’s)
- 7:00 p.m. - Brazil 3 x 2 Peru (Men’s) - Brazil goals: Alisson, Antonio and Túlio Silva.
- 8:30 p.m. - Brazil 5 x 1 Brasília Team (Women’s) - Brazil goals: Taii (2), Adriele, Isabelle and Lorena.
+ Matchday 2 - Friday, 9/18
- 4:00 p.m. - El Salvador 4 x 3 Peru (Men’s)
- 5:30 p.m. - Brasília Team 3 x 4 El Salvador (Women’s)
- 7:00 p.m. - Colombia 4 x 0 Brazil (Men’s) - Brazil goals: Benjamin Jr. (2), Robinho and Túlio Silva.
- 8:30 p.m. - Espírito Santo Team 0 x 2 Brazil (Women’s) - Brazil goals: Micaela and Taii.
+ Matchday 3 - Saturday, 9/19
- 4:00 p.m. - Peru 2 x 6 Colombia (Men’s)
- 5:30 p.m. - Brasília Team 4 x 1 Espírito Santo Team (Women’s)
- 7:00 p.m. - Brazil 2 x 1 El Salvador (A.E.T.) (Women’s) - Brazil goals: Isabelle and Lorena.
- 8:30 p.m. - Brazil 8 x 2 El Salvador (Men’s) - Brazil goals: Alisson (2), Datinha (2), Antonio, Benjamin Jr., Edson Hulk and Gin.
+ FINALS - Sunday, 9/20
-10:30 a.m. - Brazil 4 x 1 Brasília Team (Women’s) - Brazil goals: Isabelle, Lorena, Renata and Taii
-12:00 p.m. - Brazil 2 x 0 El Salvador (Men’s) - Brazil goals: Benjamin Jr. and Túlio Silva.
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