Brazil took all points from their duel with Paraguay in the second round of the women’s Copa América.
Brazil took all points from their duel with Paraguay in the second round of the women’s Copa América.
Ana Fleitas opened the scoring for Paraguay but Brazil came right back with Andresa Alves scoring in the 35th minute.
The game was stopped in the 43rd minute when Brazilian Darlene Sousa crashed into Paraguayan goalkeeper Cristina Recalde. The Brazilian player was thrown out of the game.
The next three Brazilian goals were scored by Cristiane Rozeira (2 goals) and Abiana Da Silva.
Brazil will next play Chile next Thursday. Paraguay plays Argentina on Tuesday.
Game stats:
Paraguay: Cristina Recalde, Jennifer Mora, Tania Riso, Rebeca Romero, Veronica Riveros, Jacqueline González, Lourdes Ortíz, Mercedes Núñez, Dulce Quintana, Ana Fleitas and Rebeca Fernández
Brazil: Andréia Suntaque; Fabiana Da Silva, Bruna Beatríz Benites, Tayla Carolina Pereira, Mirauldes Maciel Mota, Rilany Aguiar, Maurine Dorneles, Thaisa De Moraes, Darlene De Souza, Andressa Alves and Cristiane Rozeira.
Goals: Ana Fleitas 9 min (Par); Andressa Alves 35 min (Bra); Cristiane Rozeira 45+5 and 56 min (Bra) and Fabiana Da Silva 57 min (Bra).
Yellow cards: Darlene de Sousa 33 min (Bra); Rebeca Romero 45+6 (Par) and Fanny Gauto 67 min (Par).
Expulsion: Darlene De Souza 45+1 (Bra).
Changes: Gauto x González (33 min – Par); Vasquez x Riveros (58 min – Par); Martínez x Núñez (68 min – Par); Díaz x Maurine (76 min – Bra); Fernández x Alves (76 min – Bra); Barbosa x Da Silva (81 min – Bra)
Referees: Silvia Reyes; Gabriela Moreno and Luciana Mascaraña. 4th official: Gabriela Bandeira. Advisor: Ana Pérez. Delegate: Alberto Castillo.
CONMEBOL.com
