Brazil drew 2–2 with Argentina on Tuesday night (13) at the Arena de Pernambuco in São Lourenço da Mata, Pernambuco. Bia Zaneratto and Gio Garbelini scored for Brazil, who took a two-goal lead but saw their opponents fight back to level the score. After the match, the number 16 assessed the team’s performance and pointed to poor finishing as one of the reasons for the result.
“I think we lacked a clinical edge. We created a lot of scoring opportunities, but our finishing let us down. Brazil’s style is to be very attacking and aggressive both in pressing and going forward, so we’re always very exposed, and any lapse can end up costing us,” she said.
“I think what we were missing today was converting our chances, because we managed to impose ourselves from the very first minute. Arthur always gives everyone an opportunity, and I think this was more of a test so he could assess everyone. He fielded a completely different team in the second half, and that’s good for our preparation with next year’s World Cup in mind,” she added.
The player also discussed the personnel changes during the match. For Bia, the opportunities given to the players are part of the assessment process and help prepare the team for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Brazil.
The draw brought the series of friendlies against Argentina during this FIFA international window to a close, following Brazil’s 3–1 victory in the first match, played on Saturday (10) in Porto Alegre. These were Brazil’s final home matches of the year. Bia stressed the importance of making the most of every opportunity with the national team during their preparations.
“We’re continuing to prepare. Every call-up is an opportunity for us to give our all. Every chance we get to be here, represent our country and feel the fans’ support is very important for our journey to the World Cup,” she said.
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