Brazil’s women’s team dazzled over 27,000 fans at Pernambuco Arena with a commanding 4-0 victory over Jamaica. In a rematch of their last World Cup encounter, the Brazilian squad dominated throughout the match.
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Adriana initiated the scoring with a precise strike, followed by an own goal from Jamaica’s Chantelle Swaby, giving Brazil a solid lead by halftime.
Direto da Arena de Pernambuco! Que golaço da Adriana pra abrir o placar para a nossa Seleção! 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/PtzJXnV1sJ
— Seleção Feminina de Futebol (@SelecaoFeminina) June 1, 2024
The spotlight, however, was on Marta, who scored twice in the second half, including a stunning long-range goal in the 44th minute, earning standing ovations from the crowd.
O toque de classe da Rainha Marta para marcar o terceiro gol do Brasil! Vamoooooos! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/ooR5qxSGHV
— Seleção Feminina de Futebol (@SelecaoFeminina) June 1, 2024
O lance que não podia faltar! Um GOLAÇO da Rainha Marta pra fechar a vitória do Brasil! 👑 pic.twitter.com/EOZql4S4s8
— Seleção Feminina de Futebol (@SelecaoFeminina) June 1, 2024
This match marked the largest turnout for the women’s team in the Northeast, with the previous record being 10,643 spectators for a 2015 friendly against Canada in Rio Grande do Norte.
Claro que não podia faltar o agradecimento para a nossa torcida! Um dia mais que especial na Arena de Pernambuco com um grande público e uma linda festa!
Valeu, Recife! 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/VventEoutd
— Seleção Feminina de Futebol (@SelecaoFeminina) June 2, 2024
Brazil’s performance was relentless from the start, creating continuous scoring opportunities. The team’s aggressive play kept Jamaica on the defensive, with the visitors barely crossing midfield.
The teams are set to clash again on Tuesday at 8 PM at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador. This upcoming friendly will be Brazil’s last before coach Arthur Elias announces his final squad for the Paris Olympics.
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the full series, available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel.
