After only 11 minutes, Tamires scored thanks to some sloppy German defensive play, and Ary added another goal midway through the first half to give Brazil a commanding lead. Brazil defeated a fragmented home team with ease and powerful combinations, ruining Germany midfielder Dzsenifer Marozsan’s farewell game.
Richarlison supports Brazil in full kit against England
The largest home audience for a women’s international in Germany in more than ten years filled the Max Morlock Stadium in Nuremberg with more than 30,000 spectators. In Germany, interest in women’s football is experiencing an unparalleled upsurge. More people watched the 2-1 defeat to England in the 2017 European Championship final on television than any of the men’s games at the Qatar World Cup (17.9 million viewers).
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Germany entered the game coming off a convincing 1-0 victory away in the Netherlands on Friday, but they were dealt a blow when star goalkeeper Merle Frohms withdrew due to a back ailment. Frohms’ absence became apparent almost away as Tamires of Brazil capitalized on an error by replacement goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger to give the visitors the lead.
Is Carlo Ancelotti joining Brazil
15 minutes later, after Berger mishandled a cross from Ary and allowed the ball to sail into her own net, Brazil increased their lead. Early on, a dissatisfied Germany had little opportunities while Brazil, coached by Pia Sundhage of Sweden, was becoming more fluid and cohesive. Marozan, who won the 2013 Euro and the 2016 Olympics, made her 112th and final appearance for the national team and announced her retirement prior to the game.
Is Carlo Ancelotti joining Brazil
In the 64th minute, she came off the bench to thunderous cheers but was unable to inspire a sluggish German attack. Jule Brand, a midfielder for Germany, scored a counterattack goal in stoppage time, but it would not be enough as Brazil held on for a commanding victory. The game served as a showcase for the ongoing development Brazil has experienced under Sundhage, who joined the team four years ago after leading the USA to two Olympic gold medals.
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Brazil has never won a women’s World Cup while dominating men’s football, but after defeating Columbia in the 2022 Copa America final, they are among the favorites to do so. Germany, a two-time champion, is one of the pre-tournament favorites and has just two more friendlies before the action in Australia and New Zealand gets underway in July.
