The Brazil U-20 Women’s National Team postponed their title hopes after a 1-1 draw with Ecuador and now focuses all its energy and attention on the decisive match against Venezuela, the last-placed team in the final hexagonal of the South American U-20 Women’s Championship. Brazil enters the final round with 10 points, followed by Ecuador with 8.
Even facing an opponent that is not directly competing for the top spot in the standings or for one of the four spots at the World Cup, defender Isa Nunes reiterated that nothing will be easy and projected the match as yet another final for the Canarinha.
Isa: Brazil will be “200%” focused for the match against VenezuelaCredits: Staff Images Woman / CBF
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“Our expectations are the best because of the team’s commitment. We know there are no easy opponents; it’s a high-level competition, so we’re not expecting an easy game. It’s a South American match, a tough game,” said Isa, highlighting the unity and focus of the group in pursuit of the continental title.
Asked about what has changed since the match against Ecuador, which was seen as an early final, up to the eve of the clash with Venezuela, Isa was emphatic in stressing the team’s evolution in their attitude both on and off the pitch.
Isa talks about the difference in expectations at the U-20 level after having played at U-17Credits: Staff Images Woman / CBF
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“We talk a lot here that every game is a final. The match against Ecuador helped us understand that nothing is won yet and that we need to give our all in every game. Our commitment in training has doubled; if we were at 100%, now we’re at 200%. The whole team is very focused on this big final that could decide everything for us,” she explained.
With experience from a World Cup in 2024, when she played with the U-17 National Team in the Dominican Republic, Isa explains how that experience has helped her and her teammates develop in the South American U-20 Championship.
The player called for the support of Brazilian fans in the match that will decide the titleCredits: Staff Images Woman / CBF
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“Here, the level is already different. I’m at U-20. We have many experienced girls who have played in other South American Championships and World Cups, so the exchange is constant. Whatever experience I can share, I do, and whatever I can learn from the more experienced players, I learn. I’m very happy to be here and I hope we can achieve even more together at the World Cup in Poland,” she said.
Message to the fans
At the end of the interview, Isa left a message for the Brazilian fans who will be following the decisive match.
“Brazilian fans! I hope you can really cheer for us in tomorrow’s match. You can expect a lot of effort, a lot of dedication. You will definitely see a group that really wants to win. We’re going all out to bring this title to Brazil,” she concluded.
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