The women’s goalball team paid tribute to the dream of the world title and the vacancy at the Paralympic Games. Brazil played this Saturday (26) the semi-final of the World Cup of this sport, inserted in the IBSA World Games in Coventry (GBR), against Japan and after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, our selection was beaten on penalties by 3. to 2.

Brazil even edged the Japanese in the semi-finals with a goal from winger Dani Longhini, but conceded the tie in the first half. Highly tactical, the duel proved the defensive strength of both schools of goalball and ended up ending in overtime, when the so-called golden goal stands, where whoever scores the first goal wins. Once again, the defense took over, and the confrontation ended in extra shots, goalball penalties.

Jessica opened the series by scoring and defending the Japanese jump shot. Then Moniza missed hers, but caught her opponent’s. Kátia squandered her kick and failed to catch her rival’s, leaving it tied at 1-1. Dani Longhini returned the lead to the Brazilians, swinging the nets and holding the ball back for the Japanese. However, in the next two series, with the return of Carol Duarte and Jessica, Brazil failed in the conclusion and could not defend themselves, thus giving the final numbers to the dispute.

Brazil now return to the field for the battle for the bronze medal against Canada, who lost to China 6-1. the Japaneses. Recalling that the men’s goalball team is already classified and therefore does not participate in this world cup

In November, the women’s goalball team will have one last opportunity to stamp their passport to the Paralympic Games, at the Parapan in Santiago, where only the champion will guarantee a place. Brazil will directly face the Americans and Canadians, who also still have no place in Paris 2024.