Sofia says Brazil are ready for USA test in U20 World Cup last 16

The Women’s U-20 National Team finished its preparations this Tuesday (15) for the clash against the United States in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. The teams will face each other on Wednesday (16) at 10 a.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Katowice in Poland. Center back Sofia highlighted that playing this match is a unique opportunity in her career.

“We were happy to know it would be a strong opponent, but one we are fully capable of facing. And of course, also because of the history. Playing a World Cup Round of 16 match against the United States is very memorable for our careers,” she said.

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Facing a team that also reaches the knockout stage with a strong tradition in the competition, Sofia reinforced the confidence of the Canarinha in the work done throughout the entire cycle. The defender stressed that Brazil knows the characteristics of the Americans, but also recognizes its own ability to fight for qualification.

Sofia has played in all of Brazil’s matches at the U-20 World CupCredits: Luciana Vermell/CBF

“Our approach will be one of great focus and confidence in our work. We know it is a very strong team, one that has its strengths, but we have ours as well, and we are working very hard to stay in the competition,” she said.

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In addition to their performance on the field, the unity of the squad has been pointed out by the players as one of the pillars of Brazil’s campaign. According to Sofia, the atmosphere built by the team throughout the competition is carried onto the field and strengthens the group’s identity.

“Camilla (the coach) always emphasizes that the most important part of the team is the team. So all this joy, this unity that we have, we take it onto the field, and it has worked very well, because we are truly together,” she concluded.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.