Brazil vs Zambia, 2020 Olympic Women's Soccer, Group Stage
· Women's Olympic Soccer TournamentBrazil set up Canada quarterfinal after winning bruising battle with 10-woman Zambia
Gold Cup
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Foul by Grace Chanda (Zambia Women).
- 3': Jucinara Soares (Brazil) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 4': Attempt saved. Rafaelle (Brazil) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 4': Offside, Zambia Women. Martha Tembo tries a through ball, but Barbara Banda is caught offside.
- 6': Attempt saved. Racheal Kundananji (Zambia Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Barbara Banda.
- 9': Attempt saved. Beatriz (Brazil) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jucinara Soares with a cross.
- 10': Foul by Lushomo Mweemba (Zambia Women).
- 10': Ludmila (Brazil) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 12': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Lushomo Mweemba (Zambia Women).
- 12': VAR Decision: No Penalty Brazil.
- 13': Lushomo Mweemba (Zambia Women) is shown the red card.
- 18': Substitution, Zambia Women. Ngambo Musole replaces Hazel Nali because of an injury.
- 19': Substitution, Zambia Women. Vast Phiri replaces Avell Chitundu.
- 19': Goal! Brazil 1, Zambia Women 0. Andressa Alves (Brazil) from a free kick with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
- 21': Foul by Beatriz (Brazil).
- 21': Margret Belemu (Zambia Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Corner, Zambia Women. Conceded by Rafaelle.
- 23': Beatriz (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Foul by Racheal Kundananji (Zambia Women).
- 28': Substitution, Brazil. Giovana Queiroz replaces Beatriz because of an injury.
- 32': Barbara Banda (Zambia Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Foul by Rafaelle (Brazil).
- 33': Foul by Vast Phiri (Zambia Women).
- 33': Ludmila (Brazil) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 35': Foul by Angelina (Brazil).
- 35': Ochumba Lubandji (Zambia Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Barbara Banda (Zambia Women).
- 43': Letícia Santos (Brazil) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 44': Foul by Angelina (Brazil).
- 44': Racheal Kundananji (Zambia Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': Hand ball by Racheal Kundananji (Zambia Women).
- 45'+6': Foul by Margret Belemu (Zambia Women).
- 45'+6': Jucinara Soares (Brazil) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+7': Attempt missed. Rafaelle (Brazil) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Andressa Alves with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 45'+7': Foul by Vast Phiri (Zambia Women).
- 45'+7': Giovana Queiroz (Brazil) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+7': Vast Phiri (Zambia Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+8': Foul by Giovana Queiroz (Brazil).
- 45'+8': Martha Tembo (Zambia Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+10': Foul by Barbara Banda (Zambia Women).
- 45'+10': Poliana (Brazil) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+11': Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Vast Phiri.
- 45'+11': Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Ngambo Musole.
- 45'+12': Attempt missed. Poliana (Brazil) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Andressa Alves with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+13': Andressa Alves (Brazil) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box.
- 45'+13': Attempt saved. Giovana Queiroz (Brazil) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Letícia Santos with a cross.
- 45'+14': First Half ends, Brazil 1, Zambia Women 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Brazil 1, Zambia Women 0.
- 45': Substitution, Brazil. Duda replaces Marta.
- 45': Substitution, Brazil. Julia Bianchi replaces Formiga.
- 51': Attempt saved. Ludmila (Brazil) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Julia Bianchi.
- 52': Foul by Barbara Banda (Zambia Women).
- 52': Rafaelle (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Foul by Jucinara Soares (Brazil).
- 52': Margret Belemu (Zambia Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Duda (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Martha Tembo (Zambia Women).
- 59': Foul by Ludmila (Brazil).
- 59': Ireen Lungu (Zambia Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Barbara Banda (Zambia Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 60': Foul by Poliana (Brazil).
- 65': Substitution, Brazil. Geyse Ferreira replaces Ludmila.
- 65': Substitution, Brazil. Bruna Benites replaces Poliana because of an injury.
- 65': Attempt missed. Grace Chanda (Zambia Women) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner from a direct free kick.
- 66': Attempt missed. Duda (Brazil) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.
- 70': Attempt saved. Geyse Ferreira (Brazil) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Angelina.
- 71': Attempt missed. Julia Bianchi (Brazil) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Giovana Queiroz.
- 74': Attempt saved. Geyse Ferreira (Brazil) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Andressa Alves with a through ball.
- 74': Attempt missed. Grace Chanda (Zambia Women) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 75': Duda (Brazil) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 75': Foul by Martha Tembo (Zambia Women).
- 78': Barbara Banda (Zambia Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 78': Foul by Angelina (Brazil).
- 78': Angelina (Brazil) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Attempt missed. Grace Chanda (Zambia Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 81': Substitution, Brazil. Debinha replaces Andressa Alves.
- 82': Foul by Grace Chanda (Zambia Women).
- 82': Giovana Queiroz (Brazil) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Debinha (Brazil) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 83': Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Ireen Lungu.
- 83': Attempt missed. Giovana Queiroz (Brazil) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Debinha with a cross following a corner.
- 84': Attempt blocked. Giovana Queiroz (Brazil) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Debinha with a through ball.
- 86': Attempt missed. Geyse Ferreira (Brazil) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jucinara Soares with a cross.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Debinha (Brazil) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Angelina.
- 90'+3': Duda (Brazil) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+3': Foul by Ochumba Lubandji (Zambia Women).
- 90'+3': Substitution, Zambia Women. Evarine Katongo replaces Racheal Kundananji.
- 90'+6': Attempt missed. Barbara Banda (Zambia Women) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is too high.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Brazil 1, Zambia Women 0.
- 0': Match ends, Brazil 1, Zambia Women 0.
Statistics
 ZAM |
BRA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 9 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 6 | Saves | 1 |
| 27 | Possession | 73 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 100 | Accurate Passes | 460 |
| 215 | Passes | 568 |
| 0.5 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 8 |
| 5 | Crosses | 28 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 82 | Long Balls | 64 |
| 21 | Accurate Long Balls | 41 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 27 | Tackles | 26 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 17 | Interceptions | 14 |
| 31 | Effective Clearances | 9 |
| 31 | Clearances | 9 |
Game Information
Competition: Women's Olympic Soccer Tournament
Venue: Saitama Stadium 2002
Location: Saitama, Japan
Venue: Saitama Stadium 2002
Location: Saitama, Japan
OLY Soccer (W) Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 3 | +7 | 9 |
| 2 | Germany | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Australia | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Zambia | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Brazil (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bárbara (GK) |
| 4 | Rafaelle |
| 2 | Poliana |
| 14 | Jucinara |
| 19 | Leticia Santos |
| 11 | Angelina  |
| 8 | Formiga |
| 21 | Andressa |
| 10 | Marta |
| 12 | Ludmila |
| 16 | Bia Zaneratto |
Zambia (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Hazel Nali (GK) |
| 3 | Lushomo Mweemba  |
| 15 | Agness Musesa |
| 13 | Martha Tembo |
| 8 | Margaret Belemu |
| 7 | Ochumba Lubandji |
| 14 | Ireen Lungu |
| 10 | Grace Chanda |
| 11 | Barbra Banda |
| 17 | Racheal Kundananji |
| 12 | Avell Chitundu |
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