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Olympics: Brazil is defeated by the United States and takes silver in women's football

Canarinho had opportunities to take the lead, but did not take advantage of the chances

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On Saturday afternoon (10), Brazil faced its biggest ghost in women's football at the Olympic Games, and once again failed to beat the United States. Canarinho lost to the North Americans by a score of 1-0 and took silver.MATCH SUMMARY:

In a match played at the Parque dos Príncipes, in Paris, the North Americans won 1-0 in the final and won the Olympic title for the fifth time, further expanding their hegemony. The North Americans' goal was from Mallory Swanson in the 12th minute of the second half.

Brazil's first half was very productive, but the Brazilians missed a lot of goals. The confrontation was very marked, but in which spaces appeared. Sophie Smith had the best chance of the North Americans at speed, but stopped in Lorena.


The team led by Arthur Elias managed to score with Ludmila, but the number 14 shirt was offside at the time of the launch. Brazil managed to get scared on the flanks, but the conclusions didn't happen, until Adriana crossed, Gabi Portilho shot from the small area, but Naeher made an incredible save.


In the second half, the USA came back better for the match. final stage and took advantage of the low Brazilian intensity to open the score after 12 minutes. Arthur Elias made the five changes, but Brazil did not find themselves on the field, seeing the North Americans just managing the confrontation.



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Lineup: With changes, Flamengo announces the starters who will face Peñarol at Maracanã

The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.

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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.



Following is the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.

Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:


"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."



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CONMEBOL Libertadores | Flamengo x Peñarol (URU) - Follow live

Match starts at 7pm this Thursday

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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.

Watch the match live here: