2024-03-13 06:20:30
Brazil reached the final of CONCACAF W Gold Cup for the first time. He was dreaming of becoming the champion of the first season and writing his name in history. But their dream was broken and the host USA became the champion.
United States won the championship by defeating Brazil 1-0 in the final held at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California on Monday (March 11) Bangladesh time.
USA’s Lindsey Horan scored a header in the added time of the first half of the match (45+1). Brazil could not repay this goal in the rest of the time. It did not even win the title.
This was the fourth time the United States faced Brazil in the finals of a tournament. They won every time. Before that, the US women beat Brazil in the finals of the 2004 and 2008 Olympics.
On this day, a record 31 thousand 528 spectators appeared in the field to watch the final. Which is the highest in any CONCACAF women’s match.
Brazil had won all the previous matches in this tournament. But he lost in the final. On the other hand, USA lost to Mexico in the group stage. Then turned around and won the title.
However, in addition to being champions and runners-up, the United States and Brazil have also qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics.