There are seven days left until the debut of the Women’s National Team in the World Cup. This Sunday (16), coach Pia Sundhage commanded the penultimate training session on the Gold Coast. The team is preparing to face the Queensland U-15 Men’s National Team this Monday (17), at 3 pm (local time), at the Royal Pines field.
On the eve of the training game, Pia took the opportunity to adjust the team with an 11 x 11 duel and, soon after, proposed a 4 x 4 challenge on a small field. The friendly against the men’s team will be the last commitment that the Brazilian team will have until the debut against Panama, on July 24th.
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In his first World Cup, midfielder Duda Sampaio evaluated his training period on the Gold Coast. This Sunday (16), the group completed 13 days of work in Australia.
“It’s important for us to keep Pia’s work always up to date. Of course, taking advantage of these moments now before the opening of the World Cup for us to further improve the game model and everyone to keep that in mind. So, every day that now we are more prepared and closer to our goal”, highlighted Duda.
The last job on the Gold Coast will be on Tuesday (18th). Right after the activity, the team will head to Brisbane, Brazil’s headquarters in the first phase of the World Cup.
