Brazil and Australia opened Group B at Yamaga City General Gymnasium on the final day of the preliminary round. Both teams were already out of the race for third place in the main round as Brazil entered the match with one point and the Australians with zero. By half-time, Brazil had built a commanding 10-goal lead and at the end of the match the South American team celebrated a clear victory.
Australia had the first shot on goal, but Brazil goalkeeper Gabriela Moreschi, who had replaced Renata Arruda, started the tournament well and denied them a 1-0 lead. It took Brazil just under 3 minutes to score their first goal, but once they found their rhythm there was no stopping them as they continually increased their lead. In the ninth minute, Australia managed to score their first goal. Slowly but steadily, Brazil pulled away on the scoreboard and went into halftime 15-5.
The second half began with the Brazilians scoring goal after goal, while Australia missed their chances and rarely managed to break Brazil’s strong defense, and if they did, they still had to beat Moreschi, who saved with an impressive effectiveness rate. of 64%. In group B, Brazil beat Australia 31-9.
The top scorer for Australia and the match was Sally Potocki with 7 goals, while Ana Paula Rodrigues Belo was the top scorer for Brazil with 5. Hummel Player of the Match: Jacqueline Anastácio (BRA)
Photo: JHA / Sports event
