The Brazilian women’s team drew 0-0 against Canada today at the Cartagonova Municipal Stadium in Cartagena, Spain.

It was Brazil’s last engagement before the Tokyo Olympics. The draw maintains Pia Sundhage’s positive performance against Canada. In four matches, there were two wins and two draws.

The team ends this FIFA date with a victory against Russia and today’s draw. With this ends the preparation of Brazilian women for the Olympic Games. This Friday (18), the Swedish coach will officially summon the 18 players who will travel to Japan.

First time

The Canadian team was the first to attack the opposing goal. After two minutes of play, Nichelle Prince made Bárbara work, but without much danger.

After that, Brazil was quick to react: in the eighth minute, Bia Zaneratto risked a powerful shot from outside the area, but Sheridan stopped it without rebounding.

From then on, the Brazilian team had more volume of play. With the games of Andressinha, in the 19th, and Marta, in the 22nd, Pia Sundhage’s men had more control over the match, even if the Canadians tried to surprise with counterattacks.

The first 45 ended with more possession of the ball by the Brazilians, who fired six shots on goal compared to six by the Canadians, demonstrating the toll of the confrontation.

Second time

Canada started the second half with a greater volume of play. The Canadians made Bárbara work a little harder. In the 8th minute, Quiin almost opened the scoring for the Brazilian opponents.

After that, the game started to balance again. In the 16th minute, Tamires put the Brazilian team back in the game by making goalkeeper Sheridan fear a cross shot.

The main opportunities presented themselves in the final stretch. In the 40th minute, Canada hit Bárbara’s post with a header Zadorski. Brazil responded with Júlia Bianchi, who shot close to the opponent’s goal after playing with Duda.

Coaches Pia and Bev Priestman made some changes in the last 45, which did not have much effect, after all, both teams were in danger and continued to play a very truncated duel.

Upcoming appointments

The women’s team’s participation in the Olympics is scheduled to begin on July 21 against China. After that, there will be Holland and Zambia ahead, on the 24th and 27th respectively.