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Brazil and Argentina women's teams draw 2-2 in friendly
The Brazil and Argentina women's national football teams played to a 2-2 draw in an international friendly at the Arena de Pernambuco in Recife. This match was the second of two friendlies held within four days as both teams prepare for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Brazil took an early 2-0 lead in the first half with goals from Bia Zaneratto in the 12th minute and Gio Garbelini following a rebound. However, Argentina responded before halftime through Daiana Falfán. In the second half, Florencia Bonsegundo equalized for Argentina with a penalty kick after Agostina Holzheier was fouled in the area.
Despite Argentina playing with ten players for over half an hour following the expulsion of Sofía Domínguez for an incident involving Kerolin, Brazil was unable to secure a winning goal. The series of matches concluded with Brazil holding one win and one draw. Brazil's coach, Arthur Elias, noted that the matches served as important tests for player observation and squad selection.
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Arena de Pernambuco · Argentina women's national football team · Arthur Elias · Beira-Rio · Bia Zaneratto · Brazil women's national football team · FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 · Recife
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Brazil defeated Argentina 3-1 in a friendly match at Beira-Rio stadium on Saturday. penarol.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Arthur Elias is the coach of the Brazilian women's national football team. penarol.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tarciane, Kerolin, and Bia Zaneratto are available for the match after serving suspensions. penarol.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Angelina was removed from the squad due to a nasal fracture. penarol.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Brazil will face Argentina in a friendly match at Arena de Pernambuco on Tuesday. penarol.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bruninha was removed from the squad after rupturing her right knee's anterior cruciate ligament. penarol.com.br