Brazil Defeats Panama in Comfortable Win at Women’s World Cup 2023
Day 10 of the Women’s World Cup 2023 proved to be thrilling as Brazil secured a comfortable victory over Panama. The match highlighted the clash between European giant France and South American juggernaut Brazil, with the latter knowing that a win would secure their spot in the last 16.
The day started with Sweden taking on Italy in what was expected to be a fierce competition. Both teams had registered victories in their opening Group G matches and were looking to secure their place in the knockout stages with another three points. Sweden, the favorite going into the match, needed a 90th-minute winner to edge past South Africa in their first group match. On the other hand, Italy’s 16-year-old sensation Giulia Dragoni, nicknamed ‘Little Messi,’ played a crucial role in the team’s midfield as they earned a narrow 1-0 win. The growth of women’s football in Italy has been remarkable since the team reached the second round of the knockout stages in the previous World Cup.
In the highly-anticipated clash between France and Brazil, France was under pressure to avoid an early exit in the tournament after their disappointing 0-0 draw against Jamaica in the opening match. Brazil, on the other hand, displayed an impressive performance in their opening match against Panama, securing a comfortable 4-0 win. Marta, a talisman and icon, could make her appearance in the starting lineup for Brazil after starting on the bench against Panama. France, ranked fifth in the world, created several chances against Jamaica but will need to be more clinical in front of goal to have any chance of beating Brazil.
Jamaica, after earning their first-ever point in a Women’s World Cup with a goalless draw against France, was full of confidence going into their match against Panama. However, they had to overcome the absence of star player Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw, who was sent off in the previous game. Panama, appearing in the Women’s World Cup for the first time, showed great emotions as their players were reduced to tears during the national anthem before their match against Brazil. They will be looking to secure their first-ever World Cup point against Jamaica.
The Women’s World Cup 2023 matches are being broadcasted worldwide. In the US, the matches can be watched on the local Fox channel or streamed online. Spanish-language coverage is provided by Telemundo and Peacock. Seven Network and Optus Sport are broadcasting the matches in Australia, while the BBC and ITV have the rights in the United Kingdom.
With the tournament gaining momentum, football fans around the world are eagerly waiting to witness more thrilling matches, surprises, and memorable moments at the Women’s World Cup 2023.