The Brazilian women’s football team defeated Itália 1-0 this Tuesday (28), at the Ennio Tardini stadium, in Parma.
The solitary goal came in the 22nd minute of the second half, scored by Luany after a cross from Dudinha.
The triumph occurred in Data Fifa’s second friendly of October, after a 2-1 victory over Inglaterra the previous Saturday.
Arthur Elias led the team, which tested tactical variations against its European rival.
Changes increase performance on the field
The substitutions made by Arthur Elias at halftime changed the pace of the match.
Dudinha and Ludmila entered the attack and created more movement on the flanks.
Luany took advantage of the collective play to finish with precision in the Italian area.
Brasil began to dominate possession of the ball and applied pressure in the final minutes.
Individual highlights guide victory
Lorena made important saves, such as Cantore’s placed shot in the 32nd minute of the first half.
Tainá Maranhão started from the left and finished from outside the area, requiring good intervention from goalkeeper Durante.
- Luany: decisive goal and dedication in marking;
- Dudinha: precise assistance and insistence on crossing;
- Bia Zaneratto: participation in the origin of the goal play.
Injury interrupts Laís’s participation
Laís Estevam left the field 8 minutes into the second half with pain in her right knee.
The Palmeiras player was charged after splitting with Cantore.
She had undergone arthroscopy on her left knee in May this year.
Duda Sampaio took his place and maintained balance in midfield.
Technical sheet records disciplinary balance
Italy 0 x 1 Brasil Data: 28 October 2025
Goals: Luany (22’/2nd Q – Brasil)
Yellow cards:
- Brazil: Isa Haas, Ary Borges
- Italy: Linari, Bergamaschi, Beccari
Undefeated streak reaches eight matches
The victory extended the unbeaten run to eight games under Arthur Elias.
Brasil has seven wins and one draw since losing to França in June.
In the history against Itália, there are eight games with seven wins and one draw.
Main lineups: Itália: Durante; Oliviero (Bonansea), Linari, Salvai, Soffia (Bergamaschi); Tomaselli (Severini), Schatzer (Dragoni), Greggi; Cantore (Beccari), Durante0 (Girelli). Durante1: Durante2.
Brazil: Lorena; Bruninha (Isa Chagas), Isa Haas, Mariza, Yasmim; Ary Borges, Laís Estevam (Duda Sampaio); Tainá Maranhão (Ludmila), Bruninha0, Bruninha1 (Dudinha), Bruninha2 (Bia Bruninha3). Bruninha4: Bruninha5.
The team returns to the clubs and presents itself again in December for a friendly against Portugal.
