South Australia's Hindmarsh Stadium will host Brazil vs Panama match in the Women's World Cup 2023 on Monday. Panama are making their first appearance at the tournament, while Brazil are one of seven teams to feature at all nine Women's World Cup finals. Brazil are coming into the tournament as the reigning champions of South America after they won their fourth consecutive Copa America title last summer. Impressively, Brazil have won all of their previous eight World Cup openers. They will be determined to continue that record on Monday. On the other hand, Panama are preparing to make their World Cup debut after securing qualification via the intercontinental playoffs.
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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Brazil vs Panama Match Preview
Match Details
- Match: Brazil vs Panama
- Kickoff time & Date: 24/07/2023 | 04:30 P.M. (IST)
- Venue: Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide, South Australia
- Where to watch: Fancode (India) and DD Sports
Brazil vs Panama | Head-to-Head record
Brazil will face Panama for the first time in Women's World Football. They have won their opening group game in their previous eight appearances. One-goal margins decided Six of Brazil's last seven World Cup games. Brazil have progressed from the group stage in the last six World Cups while Panama are making their debut in the prestigious competition.
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Brazil vs Panama | Team News
Kathellen who plays for Real Madrid in Club Football, is likely to start in the centre of the Brazilian defence alongside Rafaelle. Antonia and Tamires could be utilized as the two full-backs. Geyse represents one of Brazil's main goal threats. The Barcelona forward could be joined in the forward line by Gabi Nunes. This will be Marta's sixth and final World Cup, and as her country's all-time leading scorer, she will have an important role to play from the bench.
For Panama, Yenith Bailey will start in goal. The 22-year-old talented shot-stopper will hope that the back five will give her enough cover against the dangerous Brazil attack. Wendy Natis, Yomira Pinzon, and Carina Baltrip-Reyes will more likely operate as the three centre-backs. Castillo and Hilary Jaen will fulfill the two wing-back spots. Karla Riley will have to lead the front line on Monday.
Possible Lineups
Brazil Women's possible starting lineup:
Lele; Antonia, Kathellen, Rafaelle, Tamires; Borges, Kerolin, Luana, Adriana; Geyse, Nunes
Panama Women's possible starting lineup:
Bailey; Castillo, Natis, Pinzon, Baltrip-Reyes, Jaen; Mills, Montenegro, Gonzalez, Cox; Riley