Brazil started its path in the 2023 Women’s World Cup on the right foot. In their first match in the group stage, those led by Pia Sundhage prevailed 4-0 against Panama to begin processing the pass to the next round. With a hat-trick and an assist, Ary Borges turned heads in Adelaide.
The Racing Louisville FC player from the United States opened the score at 19′, when she headed in a great cross from Debinha from the left. 30 minutes later, he took advantage of a rebound in the six-yard box to extend the lead. At 48′, Borges assisted Bia Zaneratto with a backwards cue pass. Then, when the clock marked 70 ‘, a precise cross from Geyse left the number 17 alone to convert the fourth goal for her team and third personal.
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Ary Borges makes history against Panama
While for Brazil this victory was almost a formality, for Borges it will be a night difficult to forget. Scoring a hat-trick is not an everyday thing, much less at a World Cup. In fact, in addition to being the first player to score three goals in the same match in this edition, she is also the first Brazilian to do so in her debut. Previously, three other Canarinha players had scored a hat-trick in this competition.
In this way, the former Palmeiras star quickly positioned himself in the race for the Golden Boot of this World Cup. Likewise, this victory allows Brazil to lead Group F with three points, since France and Jamaica drew without goals.
The Brazilian National Team will return to action next Saturday (29), when they face France at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Undoubtedly, it will be the most challenging challenge for Brazil in this group stage, where they will also have Jamaica as a rival. Will Borges be able to continue her scoring streak?
