Brazil qualifies for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup knockout round

Brazil secured a spot in the round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating Canada 3-0 in Poland on Monday. Nogueira opened the scoring with a penalty in the sixth minute, followed by second-half goals from Vitorinha and Brendha. Canada played with ten players for much of the match after Annabelle Chukwu received a red card in the 24th minute. Goalkeeper Thaís Lima maintained a clean sheet throughout the contest held at Bielsko-Biala Stadium. Brazil now awaits the conclusion of the group stage to determine its final standing ahead of the knockout phase. The team is scheduled to face England on September 11 to conclude its group-stage commitments.

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