FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Brazil coach Rilany explains defeat by Nigeria 3-1
In the semi-final match of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup held in Morocco, the Nigerian national U-17 women's team triumphed over the Brazilian team with a score of 3-1.
Brazil U-17 women's head coach, Rilany Silva, shed light on her team's loss in a post-match interview. She acknowledged that Nigeria's victory was a result of Brazil's technical errors.
"Just like against Ghana, when you make technical mistakes against teams that are more physical than those we are used to facing, you will pay for that," said Rilany.
The Brazilian coach emphasized that her team struggled with transitions and counter-attacks due to the physicality of the Nigerian team.
Brazil will face North Korea in the third-place final on Saturday.
Nigeria Triumphs Over Brazil in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Semi-Finals
In a thrilling match at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, the Nigerian national U-17 women's team triumphed over the Brazilian team with a score of 3-1.
The victory came as a result of Nigeria's tactical superiority and Brazil's technical errors, according to coach Rilany Silva.
"Just like against Ghana, when you make technical mistakes against teams that are more physical than those we are used to facing, you will pay for that," said Rilany.
The Brazilian team struggled with transitions and counter-attacks due to Nigeria's physicality, contributing to their defeat.
Brazil will now face North Korea in the third-place final on Saturday.
Nigeria Defeats Brazil in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Semi-Finals
In a thrilling encounter at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, Nigeria's national U-17 women's team emerged victorious over Brazil with a final score of 3-1.
Nigeria's tactical prowess and Brazil's technical errors played a significant role in the team's win, according to coach Rilany Silva.
"Just like against Ghana, when you make technical mistakes against teams that are more physically demanding than those we are accustomed to playing against, you will pay for that," said Rilany.
Brazil's team struggled with transitions and counter-attacks due to Nigeria's physicality, contributing to their defeat.
Brazil will now face North Korea in the third-place final on Saturday.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
