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Eight red cards shown to Brazil in fiery friendly against US women
TL;DR
Brazil received eight red cards in a 1-0 loss to the US women's national team during a friendly match in Fortaleza. The chaos included the dismissal of the Brazilian coach and three assistant coaches, along with two players after the final whistle.
Key points
- Brazil shown eight red cards during the match
- US women's team won 1-0 with a goal by Sophia Wilson
- Brazil's coach and three assistants were sent off
- Brazil had no shots on goal during the game
- Match held in front of over 55,000 fans
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Brazil were shown eight red cards during a chaotic 1-0 defeat to the United States women’s national team in a friendly in Fortaleza.
Brazilian coach Arthur Elias and three of his assistant coaches were sent off, while Bia Zaneratto and Tarciane were also dismissed. Two other players were shown red cards after the full-time whistle on Tuesday evening.
Sophia Wilson’s shot deflected off Isabela and snuck past Brazilian goalkeeper Lorena in the 63rd minute for the lone goal of the game before a crowd of more than 55,000 fans in northern Brazil. The hosts had no shots on goal, while the US had six.
Brazil manager Elias and several assistants were dismissed from the technical area during the second half.
Brazil then went down to nine in stoppage time after attacker Zaneratto was dismissed after picking up a second yellow card for pushing Emily Sonnett.
Moments later, her teammate, Tarciane, was shown a straight red for elbowing Wilson.
The chaos continued after the full-time whistle, with Brazil’s Kerolin and Ludmila both shown red cards for dissent.
Sophia Smith celebrates with teammates after the opening goal during the international friendly match between Brazil and the US [Brad Smith/Getty Images]
It was the second of two matches in Brazil for the Americans, with the US losing 2-1 in the opener on Saturday in Sao Paulo.
Marta, a six-time FIFA World Player of the Year, was subbed into the match in the 80th minute, making her 212th appearance for Brazil.
Dudinha appeared to hurt her right knee in a collision with Sonnett in the 30th minute and was stretchered off the field in obvious pain. The 20-year-old forward, who plays for the San Diego Wave in the National Women’s Soccer League, returned to the bench in the second half on crutches.
The matches in Sao Paulo and Fortaleza were played at stadiums that will be used next June and July for the Women’s World Cup. The US will start their qualification campaign in November.
Q&A
Why were eight red cards issued to Brazil in the friendly match?
Eight red cards were issued to Brazil due to multiple dismissals, including the coach, assistant coaches, and players for various infractions during and after the match.
What was the final score of the Brazil vs. US women's national team match?
The final score was 1-0 in favor of the US women's national team, with the only goal scored by Sophia Wilson in the 63rd minute.
How did the crowd react during the Brazil vs. US women's friendly match?
The match was attended by over 55,000 fans in Fortaleza, who witnessed a chaotic game that ended with Brazil's significant disciplinary issues.
