- They were the best team in the tournament’s initial stage.
- Venezuela finished in fourth place of the group.
Brazil fulfilled its role as the favorite in the Group Stage: they won all four of their matches and finished in first place in Group A.
Against Venezuela, the Canarinha started strong, and in just five minutes, they were leading 2-0 thanks to goals from Vanin and Lucileia.
One of Brazil's key players, Amandinha, set up a great wall pass and scored the third goal for her team midway through the second half. In the final play of the game, Amandinha chipped the ball over the keeper after a free kick to make it 4-0.
Both teams will return to action on Saturday: Venezuela will play for the seventh place, while Brazil will play in the tournament's semifinal, seeking another title.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya2lTJ93ck0&ab_channel=CopaAm%C3%A9rica
Lineups
Brazil (4): 1- Jozi, 2- Vanin, 5- Tampa, 6- Bia, 11- Camila
Substitutes: 3- Bianca, 4- Taty (Captain), 7- Diana, 8- Nati Detoni, 10- Lucileia, 12- Amandinha, 13- Natalinha, 14- Ana Luiza
Coach: Wilson Nobrega
Venezuela (0): 1- Emily Brito, 8- Carla Crespo, 9- Francheska Palencia, 11- Mariangela Magdaleno, 13- Génesis Vegas (Captain)
Substitutes: 6- Cristina Rivas, 2- Verónica da Silva, 3- Cinthia Zarabia, 4- Mariannys Rodríguez, 5- Roraima Vielma, 7- Zharit Fuentes, 10- Yilvi Conde, 14- Adrianny Luna
Coach: Mike Guerra
Goals
1st Half: 2’ Vanin (B), 5’ Lucileia (B) — Half-time score: Brazil 2-0 Venezuela
2nd Half: 11’ Amandinha (B), 20’ Amandinha (B) — Final score: Brazil 4-0 Venezuela
Cards:
1st Half: 16’ Yellow card for Vanin (B).
Main Referee: Aldana Arrieta (Argentina).
