To win against France 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics, it required not only an intense attack but also a solid defense. The Brazilian National Team showcased its strength and focus in the match on Saturday (3), and the victory also depended on Tarciane, who gave her all until the last minute. The defender commented on the importance of qualifying and Brazil’s great performance.
“This is a very important moment for us, and also for everyone to start believing in the Brazilian National Team again. We knew how to play at the right moment, the best of Brazil. We played the Brazilian way, the way we like, the way we love, pressing and playing out from the back,” she said.
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“We all gave our best on the field and believed until the end. That’s the most important word: believe. Believe in the work, believe that the Brazilian National Team can go very far, that we are capable of a lot more here. And that’s what we are showing step by step,” she added.
Tarciane emphasized the importance of this achievement but highlighted that the team needs to focus on the semifinal, which will be next Tuesday (6) at 4 PM (Brasília time) at the Marseille Stadium against Spain.
“This is one of the most important moments of my life, especially considering everything we’ve gone through in this competition. Only we know how much everything matters, especially today’s game. I am very happy, very emotional, still in disbelief. I will enjoy this moment with my teammates, but we need to focus on Spain because it will be a very important game,” she concluded.
