The Brazilian women's team faced the Panama women's team in the opening day of the 2023 Women's World Cup. Rated higher than their opponents, the South American team rushed to attack right after the opening whistle. The Brazilian women's team created many opportunities and quickly scored.
Ary Borges celebrates emotionally.
In the 19th minute, from Debinha's cross, Ary Borges headed the ball into the net from close range to open the scoring for the Samba dancers. The striker burst into tears on the pitch as he scored his first goal in the World Cup.
Having taken an early advantage, the Brazilian women's team maintained the pressure but did not push the pace of the match too high. The Panama women's team played with great effort but could not make a difference against a strong opponent.
In the 39th minute, the Brazilian women's team scored their second goal in a similar scenario. Debinha made a wall for Adriana to cross the ball dangerously. After 2 shots, Ary Borges continued to score and helped the Brazilian women's team enter the break with a 2-goal lead.
In the second half, the Brazilian women's team played brilliantly. It was still Ary Borges with a very spontaneous backheel pass for Zaneratto to raise the score to 3-0. The 1999-born striker's brilliant day ended when she raised the score to 4-0 and completed her hat-trick in the 70th minute. Ary Borges left the field 5 minutes later, making way for legendary striker Marta.
Ary Borges burst into tears after scoring.
The 37-year-old was making her sixth World Cup appearance. Despite her age, Marta maintained her impressive physique and her ball-handling skills. However, she and her teammates were unable to score any more goals. In the end, the Brazilian women's team won 4-0 against Panama.
Result: Brazil 4-0 Panama
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Brazil: Ary Borges (19'; 39'; 70'); Zaneratto (48')
Line-up
Brazilian women's team: Leticia, Antonia, Rafaelle, Lauren, Tamires, Luana, Adriana, Ary Borges, Kerolin, Bia Zaneratto, Debinha.
Panama women's team: Bailey, Jaen, Castillo, Pinzon, Gonzalez, Riley, Cox, Mills, Vargas, Quintero, Baltrip Reyes
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