FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Brazil vs USA Match report: Brazil defends USA attack for a 1-1 draw

Brazil restricted the mighty USA to draw after a heroics from goalkeeper Leilane. It was USA who scored first but Brazil equalise seconds after. Nicollette was the scorer for USA while Carol found the net from a mistake by Victoria. USA throughout the match tired to make spaces through the Brazil defence, but was not successful. The back four of Guta, Grazy, Rebeca and Myka along with the goalkeeper Leilane saved the day for the team from South America. Leilane was the player of the match for her heroics.

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Lineups:

Brazil: Leilane (GK), Guta, Kedima (C), Alice, Aline, Ana Julia, Jhonson, Carol, Dudinha, Myka, Lara.
USA: Savannah, Roller Cameron, Riley Jackson (C,) Mia Bhuta, Kiorpes Nicollette, Victoria Safradin (GK), Amalia, Jordyn, Onyeka, Lauren Martinho, Gisele Thompson,

Scoreline: BRA 1-1 USA

4.30 PM
Kick-off. Jhonson (Bra) takes the first shot of the match. Out and wide. Brazil looking to attack from the go.

4.33 pm
3': Jordyn makes a crucial tackle to stop Jhonson who was looking threatening at the edge of the box.

4.39 pm
9': A beautiful buildup from the right got wasted for the USA team. They are now more into the box of the Brazil team. The wingers Nicollette and Onyeka are leading the attack for them.

4.43 pm
14': Aline's cross from right nearly went into the goal. But she could not find anyone there to head the ball in for Brazil.

4.47 pm
17': A brilliant block by Alice in the box. USA nearly had their first goal of the match. Both teams are now looking at their peak speed creating more passes and crosses. Earlier, Brazil had their chance as well with Aline from the right from a beautiful pass by Lara.

4.51 pm
21': Nicollette's shot goes right into the hands of Brazil's goalkeeper. The USA forward would have liked to have power into the shot.

4.55 pm
26': Nicollette's shot hits the bar. Very unlucky for her not to be on the scoresheet. She is creating many chances from the left for the USA.

4.59 pm
29': First substitution for Brazil. Injured Dudinha had to be taken out. Rebeca replaces her.

5.03 pm
32': GOOOOAALLLLL! Brilliant from USA. Onyeka's cross from the right found Nicollette who did not miss this time to be on the scoresheet. Beautiful football. BRA 0-1 USA.

5.07 pm
36': Brazil equalise. A rare mistake from the USA goalkeeper Victoria Safradin and a not-so-great shot from Carol goes into the nets of USA. BRA 1-1 USA.

5.19 pm
Half-time: Brazil 1-1 USA. Brazil's defence should be given credit for the scoreline. The back four blocked many balls otherwise the scoreline could have been different. Meanwhile a mistake from USA's goalkeeper gace Brazil the chance to equalise.

5.38 pm
48': Brazil's No.1 Lielane makes a great save from a USA attack led by Riely.

5.41 pm
51': Lielane again comes to the rescue and saves the shot from Amalia Villarreal. USA creating chances after chances.

5.55 pm
65': It is Lielane again who stands like a wall to save a goal-bound shot from Onyeka. She has been very impressive in the second half.

5.59 pm
69': It is now box-to-box from both teams. USA Goalkeeper Victoria jumps and saves an on-target shot from Aline!

6.05 pm
75': It is Leilane again. What a second half she is having. It was a definite goal from USA but Leilane had another thought, blocking everything coming at her.

6.19 pm
89': Many buildups, but not fruitful for USA. The back four of Brazil have been solid as a rock.

Final score: Brazil 1-1 USA