Champions: Relive Brazil women’s U17s’ South American run
Champions: Relive Brazil women’s U17s’ South American run On Saturday night (9), the Brazil Women’s Under-17 National Team won its sixth South American title. The achievement came after the team coached by Rilany Silva defeated Argentina 3-2 at Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asunción, Paraguay. The Canarinha went unbeaten throughout the continental tournament.
In total, there were five wins and one draw, with 21 goals scored and only six conceded. It is worth noting that, by qualifying for the South American final, the National Team automatically secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Morocco between October and November. Brazil celebrates Gamonal’s goal Credits: Staff Images/CBF GROUP STAGE Brazil’s debut was against Venezuela.
With goals from Gigi and Mari Gigante, the team won 2-0. Next came a hard-fought clash with Uruguay, which also ended in a Brazilian victory, 5-3. The goals were scored by Helena, Nicolly (2), Gigi, and Mari Gigante.
To close out the group stage, the Brazilian National Team recorded two more routs. Against Peru, the final score was 5-0, with Mari Gigante, Nicolly, and Marcela (3) finding the net. Against Ecuador, the win was 4-0 with goals from Gigi, Marcela, Mari Martins, plus an own goal.
Gigi during the match against Uruguay in the South American group stage Credits: Staff Images/CBF KNOCKOUT STAGE In the South American semifinal, Brazil faced Chile. In a highly contested match, the teams drew 2-2 in regulation time. Gamonal and Mari Gigante scored the Canarinha’s goals.