Brazil wins the first match of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup 2022 as Jhoson scores an early goal in the 5th minute of the match. Brazil was by far the more tactical and physical team in the match. They looked better with more passes, more shots and more power. Not only that, the girls from Morocco could not match the pace and strength of the girls from South America as well. Read the full match report of Morocco vs Brazil match from our LIVE Blog.
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Morocco vs Brazil LIVE Blog
Teams have been announced for Morocco vs Brazil FIFA U17 Women's World Cup 2022.
Morocco: Dania Boussataa, Nadia Benassou, Laksiri Kenza, Wissal El Assaoui, Samya Masnaoui, Djennah, Wissal (GK), Kamilia Tayebi, Yasmine Zouhir (C), Fatima, Iman El Hannachi
Brazil: Leilane (GK), Guta, Kedima (C), Alice, Ana Julia, Jhonson, Carol, Dudinha, Myka, Lara.
LIVE Score: MOR 0-1 BRA
1': Early chance for Morocco, saved by Goalkeeper Leilane
2': Brazil had their chance, blocked by the defender.
5': GOOAALLLL, It is Jhonson who scores the first goal of the #U17WWC
13': It has been 13 minutes, but Morocco has only one shot at the goal; in the first minute of the match.
16': NO.10 Carol from Brazil has a shot at the goal, but a bit wide to the left of the post.
20': Brazil looking to build up from the right with Jhonson and Julia. The ball play has been fabulous for the South American team.
22': First attack in a while from Morocco. It is No.7 Kenza from the left. However, she has not been able to do justice to that.
25': Such a loose finish from Lara. She was one is to one against the Gollie here. But, she hands it over to Titas Wissal, the goalkeeper of Morocco.
36': The game resumes after the cooling break. Brazil now has 8 shots, whereas Morocco had only one. This speaks about who dominated the first half of the game.
41': We are closing in on the first half. Carol (Brazil) has a shot but it is quite away from the goal. Meanwhile, Morocco captain Yasmine gets a yellow card.
44': 3 minutes added to the first half.
45+1': Jhonson had another chance to score. This time it was Dudinha from the left who provided the golden pass to har. But the ball was well defended by Wissal (Morocco).
Half time: Morocco 0-1 Brazil (Jhonson 9')
Second half: 51" Brazil's Aline had a solid chance from the right side. But Wissal Titah was up to the task as she saves the shot from Aline.
55': Jhonson with another attack. But Wissal stands as the wall and saves the goal again. If it was not for her, Morocco would have been 4 goals down till now.
60': Morocco had their first chance of the second half. But could not go past the wall of Brazil.
68': Both teams seem to be fighting the heat and humidity. Few clashes in the middle and we are seeing more players on the ground with minor injuries. The physios have been busy throughout the second half.
76': Myka is given a yellow card for an unethical tackle.
80': Could have been, would have been for Morocco as they could not finish a beautiful build-up. Can they make it interesting in the last 10 minutes?
83': Aline with another attacking cross from the left for Brazil but could not find anyone in the middle.
89': Few counterattacks by both teams. But it was Aline again with the most prolific chance. Brazil got two quick corners as well, but could not convert them.
90': It is Brazil who wins it by 1-0 with the early goal by Jhonson in the 5th minute.