The girls of Brazil did not benefit from the aggressive football.
Seleção has to withdraw from the group stage of the ongoing Women's Football World Cup after drawing with weak team Jamaica. An hour ago Argentina was dismissed by Sweden. This time, the girls of Brazil took the way home like their rivals.
Brazil had to win the match in Melbourne, Australia today (Wednesday) to keep the hope of going to the next round of the World Cup alive. On the other hand, if they avoid defeat, the next stage is guaranteed for Jamaica.
In the face of such an equation, Brazil brought back their experienced forward Marta. Who has the most goals in the history of the World Cup for both men and women.
But on this day, this forward was also helpless in front of Jamaica's solid defense.
Brazil played attacking football at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium from the start. Borges, who scored a hat-trick in his first match of the tournament, was a bit dull today. Brazil didn't do much in the first half either.
Marta threatened Golmukh several times, but it did not work. Although she is in the starting eleven for the first time in this year's World Cup, the six-time Ballon d'Or winner could not enjoy the time.
In contrast, Jamaica went through the entire match in a defensive posture. Coach Pia Snodheig lined up the team with four defenders and a holding midfielder. His strategy worked. Brazil couldn't find a way in front of Jamaica in 4-1-4-1 formation.
Brazil's biggest chance of the match came in the 79th minute. Jamaican defender Alison Swaby headed midfielder Luana's cross. Brazil could have got the suicide goal. Jamaican goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer became the savior at the end.
The Jamaican goalkeeper was a constant watcher under the goal in the entire match. He was credited with keeping Brazil at bay with 7 saves. The fight between the two teams ended in a goalless draw. And that's what confirmed Brazil's return home.
At the end of the group stage matches, Brazil left with 4 points in 3 matches.
Jamaica is going to the knockout stage by finishing second with one more point. Group leader France has 7 points in 3 matches.
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