Brazil U20 took all three points from England U20 in the third group match of the women's World Cup, winning 2:1 on Thursday evening. The result moves Brazil to the top of Group Stage - 3 with six points from two games, while England remain second on four.
England took the lead first when L. Dent found the net in the 31st minute. The visitors responded with a series of changes just after the break, bringing on Emilly Lucas and Gio Canali for M. Clara at the restart. Bianca Martins picked up a caution in the 48th minute before Brazil levelled through a penalty in the 76th minute, scored by Clarinha.
England made their substitutions earlier than the hosts, with M. Cruft and L. Dent both coming off in the second half. L. Brown replaced Dent in the 70th minute, while Dudinha came on for Brazil in the 81st. The match ended with a late winner, Gisele finding the net in 90+5 minutes.
England dominated possession at 0.6 but struggled to convert. They registered eight shots on target compared to Brazil's two, yet shots accuracy sat at just 0.22. Brazil were more clinical, recording 0.62 accuracy and creating more danger despite having less of the ball.
England had 82 attacks and 415 total passes, while Brazil managed 63 attacks and 268 passes. The hosts earned three corners to the visitors' eight, and Brazil made 14 clearances against England's 19. Both sides had 24 tackles, though Brazil committed more fouls at 17.
Brazil now sit top of the group with a perfect record, while England's draw with Canada U20 and win over Tanzania leaves them one point behind. The result means Brazil are running out of games to close the gap, and England will need to pick one up in their final group fixture.
