Brazil captain Gigi hails team display in win over Ecuador
Brazil captain Gigi hails team display in win over Ecuador Gigi has been one of the standout players for Brazil’s U-17 Women’s National Team at the South American Championship. With three goals in the competition, the midfielder captained the team in this Sunday’s (3) match against Ecuador. In addition to the goals scored by Marcela, Mari Martins, and an own goal, the No.
7 also got on the scoresheet in the match played at Ameliano Villeta Stadium in Paraguay. Brazil had already secured a place in the semifinals of the continental tournament, but remained on the attack and, with a 4-0 win over Ecuador, kept its perfect record intact. For Gigi, this victory was extremely important in the team’s journey toward a spot at the World Cup and the title.
“The win was very important for us. I think we were doing very well in the match. Our energy and our unity helped us get the victory,” she said.
Gigi captained the team in the match against Ecuador Credits: Staff Images/CBF Now Brazil awaits the final Group A matches to find out its opponent in the semifinals, which will be played on Wednesday (6). The location and kickoff time will be announced soon by Conmebol. Gigi highlighted that the Brazilian team has prepared extensively to face any challenge in the South American Championship.
“Of course Brazil is prepared. I have great trust in my teammates, and our preparation was excellent precisely so we could reach this stage of the competition,” she said. Brazil beats Ecuador and maintains a perfect record in the South American U-17 Women’s Championship Credits: Staff Images/CBF Brazil is the tournament’s most successful team, with five titles.