Brazil goalkeeper, Lorena says the Samba Girls deserved the win against Nigeria but labeled the Super Falcons a “difficult team”.
The South Americans defeated Nigeria 1-0 at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium, Bordeaux on Thursday night.
Gabi Nunes scored the winning goal eight minutes before the break.
Nunes slammed the ball home from inside the box after veteran midfielder Marta set her up.
Lorena said Brazil wants to go all in to the women’s football event.
“Brazil is very prepared. Arthur is doing an excellent job and we are very prepared,”
” We could all see today how strong the group is, and Nigeria is a difficult team, but we deserved to win. Our squad is united and we will always battle for the first place.”
World champions Spain defeated Japan 2-1 in the other Group C tie.
