Brazil edges past USWNT 2-1 as Zaneratto scores go-ahead goal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:06 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Bia Zaneratto's goal in the 14th minute secured Brazil a 2-1 victory over the USWNT in Sao Paulo on June 6. Sophia Wilson opened the scoring for the U.S. just two minutes into the match, marking her first goal since returning from maternity leave. Brazil equalized shortly after with Taina Maranhão's header before Zaneratto capitalized on a pass from Dudinha to take the lead. The match is part of a two-game friendly series, with the teams set to meet again in Fortaleza on June 9. Mallory Swanson returned to the U.S. roster after an 18-month absence but did not play in this match.
- •Brazil beats USWNT 2-1 in a friendly match in Sao Paulo.
- •Sophia Wilson scores early for the U.S. in her return.
- •Brazil equalizes with Taina Maranhão's 11th-minute header.
- •Zaneratto's goal comes after a pass from Dudinha.
- •The teams will play again on June 9 in Fortaleza.
- 12:06 AMYahoo Sports — Bia Zaneratto's goal gives Brazil a 2-1 victory over the USWNT in Sao Paulo
"Bia Zaneratto scored the go-ahead in the 14th minute and Brazil was boosted by a boisterous home crowd in a 2-1 victory over the United States on Saturday. Wilson's goal came less than two minutes into the match on a left-footed shot from atop the box. It was her first goal for the United States since returning in April from maternity leave.
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