It was an exhilarating sight when Brazil, faced with the absence of their star player, Mada, in the Women's Olympic Soccer Round of 8, managed to beat hosts France by a stunning 1:0 score.
Despite trailing France in possession and shots, Brazil held their ground and defended stoutly. In the end, Gabby Park Dilou scored a brilliant strike late in the game to earn Brazil a place in the top four. Interestingly, they had been defeated by Japan and Spain in the group stage and their resilience was amazing.
In the next match against Colombia, Spain performed a dramatic comeback. After going 0:2 down in a desperate situation, they ended up winning 4:2 on penalties, advancing to the quarterfinals in a jaw-dropping scene.
Despite a bigger challenge than expected, the Spanish team won the match with tenacity, proving that they are indeed qualified to be a strong contender for the gold medal. They created 32 attacking chances in the match and had 61% of the ball in their possession, which is undoubtedly a team of extraordinary strength.
Their first priority in today's game was defense. Petainas and Jennifer Boots Mosu each scored a goal later in the game, so they will need to take more responsibility on the offensive end.
Spain had defeated Brazilian women's soccer team 2:0 in the group stage and it seems that today's match will be even more intense. It is expected that Spain will show another strong performance in 90 minutes and manage to take the gold medal at the Stade de la Princesse in Paris.
