The Brazil Women’s U-20 Futsal National Team just snatched their fourth South American title, beating host nation Venezuela 3-1 in a nail-biting extra time battle in Barquisimeto. This squad, known as the Canarinha, didn’t just win; they absolutely tore through the competition with a perfect record, proving they’re the team to beat.
Canarinha’s Dominance on Full Display
Talk about a statement season! Brazil rolled into the final with the best campaign in the tournament, going completely unbeaten. Six matches, six wins, an astounding 30 goals scored, and only 3 conceded. That’s not just good; that’s *dominant*. In the championship match, facing a determined Venezuela team playing on their home turf, Brazil showed incredible authority. They kept their rhythm with intense marking, quick attacking combinations, and the kind of mental strength you need to shut down a roaring crowd. Seriously, that’s clutch under pressure.
Extra Time Heartbreak for Hosts, Heroics for Brazil
The final itself was an absolute slugfest. Débora got things going for Brazil in the first half, cashing in on a slip by Karlis Daniela to find the back of the net. But Venezuela, fueled by their home crowd, clawed back an equalizer before halftime. The second half was a tense back-and-forth, with Brazil creating chances but unable to extend their lead, sending the game into extra time tied 1-1. The first extra period stayed deadlocked, ramping up the drama! Then, just two minutes into the second extra period, Sabrina stepped up big time. She took a pass from Carol Thomaz on the wing and buried it from inside the area for the 2-1 lead. And if that wasn’t enough, in the final seconds, Débora hit Amazonas on a quick transition, who then sealed the deal with the third goal. Amazonas finished the tournament as the outright top scorer with 8 goals, a huge performance! After the final whistle, Amazonas captured the moment, saying, “The goals are the result of collective work. It’s an indescribable feeling to score in the final and break down with emotion after such an intense and hard-fought match against Venezuela. I’m very happy.” You can just feel that raw emotion, right?
Coach Bebel was hyped, too, giving props to the team’s preparation: “We knew the final would be a different kind of game, but we prepared a lot for this matchup. From the first minute to the final second, we were ready and focused on everything the match could bring. We achieved this great result.” This title is a massive return to the top for Brazil, especially after falling short to Colombia in 2024. This win marks their fourth title in five editions of the tournament, having previously lifted the trophy in 2016, 2018, and 2022. The Canarinha is officially back on top, and they are here to stay.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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