World Championship
Brazil’s footballers dominate World Cup debutants Panama
Brazil started the World Cup with a 4-0 win. photo
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The Brazilian footballers started the World Cup with a clear victory over debutant Panama. In Adelaide, Australia, coach Pia Sundhage’s selection won 4-0 (2-0) and took the lead in Group F.
The Brazilian footballers are with a clear victory over debutant Panama in the World Cup started. In Adelaide, Australia, coach Pia Sundhage’s selection won 4-0 (2-0) and took the lead in Group F.
Three-goal scorer Ary Borges stood out among the South Americans who were enthusiastic about the game. The 23-year-old striker took the lead in the 19th minute and added two more goals (39’/70′). Bia Zaneratto (48th) made it 3-0 after the best move of this World Cup so far.
To the great cheering of the 13,142 fans, six-time world footballer Marta only entered the pitch for Borges in the 75th minute. The 37-year-old, who is taking part in a World Cup for the sixth time, did not manage to score again.
In the round of 16, Brazil could meet tournament favorites Germany, which also started the tournament on Monday and easily defeated Morocco 6-0. In the third game of the day, Argentina lost 1-0 to Italy in Group G.