Brazil Completes Group Stage Sweep, Overcomes Sweden in Thrilling Comeback
Dortmund-Bound: Brazil tops Group G with a 31-27 victory over Sweden, carrying momentum – and crucial points - into the main round.
Brazil showcased thier resilience once again, battling back from an early deficit to defeat Sweden 31-27 in a captivating Group G clash. This victory secures Brazil’s position atop the group with a perfect 3-0 record, while Sweden advances with a 1-2 record. Both teams will now travel to Dortmund for the main round,with Brazil carrying four points and Sweden two.
First-Half Fight & A Swedish Setback
The match began with Sweden dictating the pace. Linn Blohm and Nathalie Hagman quickly established a 2-0 lead, and the Nordic side continued to build their advantage throughout much of the first half. Emma Lindqvist added a brace, pushing Sweden ahead 7-3. Brazil, mirroring their struggles against Czechia earlier in the tournament, found it tough to establish a consistent rhythm.
Sweden maintained a comfortable lead, stretching it to four goals on multiple occasions, culminating in a 15-11 advantage with just four minutes remaining before halftime. However, a blow to the Swedish lineup came with an injury forcing Anna Lagerquist off the court.
Capitalizing on the shift in momentum, Brazil ignited a 3-0 run fueled by two crucial goals from Mariana Fernandes. Despite a swift response from Sweden’s Clara Lerby – her sixth goal of the match – a late strike from Gabriela Bitolo narrowed the gap to a single goal at the break (15-16).
Brazil Takes Control in Second Half
The second half witnessed a complete turnaround. brazil emerged with renewed energy, seizing the lead at 17-16 and never relinquishing control. By the 44th minute, Cristiano Silva’s team had extended their advantage to 22-20, prompting a timeout from a concerned Tomas Axnér.
Sweden attempted to shake things up with a 7-vs-6 attacking formation, but the gamble proved ineffective, disrupting their offensive flow. While the Scandinavians managed to briefly level the score, Brazil consistently responded, pulling ahead each time.
Fernandes shines as Brazil Secures victory
Mariana Fernandes was named the hummel Player of the Match,leading all scorers with six goals. Bruna de Paula also delivered a stellar performance, contributing five goals and an extraordinary six assists. Brazil’s unwavering resolve in the closing minutes sealed a well-deserved four-goal victory.
Score: Sweden 27 – Brazil 31 (16-15)
Key Stats:
* Top Scorer: Mariana fernandes (Brazil) - 6 goals
* Most Assists: Bruna de Paula (Brazil) – 6 assists
Looking Ahead: Both Brazil and Sweden will now prepare for the challenges of the main round in Dortmund, with Brazil entering as the clear favorites to advance further in the tournament.
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