The Brazilian Women’s National Team was defeated by Spain 2-0 on Wednesday (31) in Bordeaux. The goals for Spain were scored by Athenea in the 22nd minute and Alexia Putellas in the 61st minute, both in the second half. Brazil played with one less player after Marta was sent off in the 50th minute of the first half.
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France is the opponent in the quarterfinals
With this result, Brazil finishes in third place in their group with three points. The team qualified for the knockout stage of the Olympic tournament thanks to the United States’ victory over Australia, 2-1, in Marseille.
According to the tournament regulations, the top two teams from each group qualify, along with the two best third-placed teams. Now, the National Team faces France on Saturday (3) in the quarterfinals.
In Brazil’s group, Spain finished in first place with a 100% success rate. Japan, which defeated Nigeria 3-1, ended in second place.
