Brazil’s women’s national football team triumphs over Spain with a 4-2 victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing their spot in the final. Discover the highlights of this thrilling match and Brazil’s path to Olympic glory.
The match between the Spanish women’s national football team and Brazil at the Paris 2024 Olympics was one of the most thrilling encounters of the Olympic tournament, with a spectacular performance by Brazil, who won against the world champions. Below is a detailed summary of the Brazil-Spain match
Brazil Vs Spain olimpics 2024 match summary
First Half:
6’ Own Goal by Paredes: Brazil takes the lead with a goal resulting from an own goal by Irene Paredes. The Spanish defense, too careless, allows the Brazilians to press and secure the first point.
45’+4 Gabi Portilho: At the end of the first half, Brazil doubles its lead with Gabi Portilho, capitalizing on a well-constructed play that catches the Spanish defense off guard. Brazil dominates the first half, with numerous opportunities for Gabi and Kerolin.
Second Half:
71’ Adriana: In the second half, Brazil continues to keep the pressure high. Adriana scores the third goal for Brazil, confirming the tactical and physical superiority of the verdeoro (green and yellow, referring to Brazil’s team).
85’ Salma Paralluelo: Salma Paralluelo reignites Spain’s hopes with a goal five minutes from the end, reducing the gap and giving some momentum to La Roja (the Red One, referring to Spain’s team).
90’+1 Kerolin: Brazil scores the fourth goal thanks to Kerolin, who definitively closes the match, rendering Spain’s comeback attempt futile.
90’+12 Salma Paralluelo: In injury time, Salma Paralluelo scores her second goal, setting the final score at 4-2. However, this is not enough to avoid Spain’s defeat.
Match Analysis
Brazil’s victory was a significant achievement, overturning predictions that favored Spain. The match was characterized by an aggressive and daring performance from the Brazilians, who exploited Spain’s defensive weaknesses.
Spain, the reigning world champion and considered a favorite for gold, failed to respond adequately to Brazil’s pressure, although they tried to change the game’s momentum with the introduction of players like Ohiane Hernandez, Athenea Del Castillo, and Laia Alexandri in the second half.
Brazil showed great solidity and determination, proving to be a well-organized team capable of challenging even the most prestigious teams. The 4-2 victory against Spain is a clear indication of the capabilities of this rebuilt team, which is now preparing for the final against the United States, who won against Germany.
Upcoming Matches
- Bronze Final: Spain vs. Germany, Saturday at 15:00 in Lyon.
- Gold Final: United States vs. Brazil, Saturday at 17:00 at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
The gold medal final between Brazil and the United States promises to be a must-see encounter, with both teams ready to give their all to win the Olympic title.
