Brazil maintains its high level and leads Group A

• Two wins in the tournament.
• Tampa scored three goals.

The reigning champion, host, and top contender did it again: after a 9-1 win over Bolivia in their debut, Brazil defeated Ecuador 11-0 and secured the top spot in Group A.

The first half was total domination by the Canarinha. A true jogo bonito, with speed, dribbling, and plenty of goals. There were five in total: the opener came from Diana in less than a minute, with a well-placed and powerful shot. Then, Nati Detoni scored twice, showcasing her strength.

Toward the end of the first half, Ana Luiza extended the lead after a great play by Tampa. Shortly after, Tampa herself found the net after a rebound.

Without the same offensive hunger as in the first half, Brazil continued to dominate after the break. Emilly scored the first goal of the second period at seven minutes, after a great one-two with Natalinha. Then, Bia blocked the goalkeeper's clearance and netted the seventh goal.

In less than 20 seconds, Tampa scored two stunning goals, completing a hat-trick against Ecuador. To wrap up the massive victory, Diana netted the tenth, and Lucileia closed the match with a brilliant backheel goal.

The Canarinha secured its second win and heads into its break as the group leader, as they have a bye round before returning to action on Wednesday, the 26th, against Paraguay. Meanwhile, Ecuador will aim for its first points on Monday when they face Bolivia.

Lineups

Ecuador (0): 1- Darla Lara, 6- Jessica Quizhpilema, 7- Iris Reyes, 9- Andrea Ochoa (Captain), 10- Cinthia Bone.

Substitutes: 12- Ana Villarreal, 2- Ingrid Rodríguez, 3- Kelly Bone, 4- Tammy Chillambo, 5- Sara Garcés, 8- Daniela Fernández, 11- Ana Ñacashag, 13- Emily Tomala, 14- Karol Guzhñay.

Coach: Darío Meza.

Brazil (11): 1- Jozi, 7- Diana, 9- Emilly, 12- Amandinha, 14- Ana Luiza.

Substitutes: 3- Bianca, 2- Vanin, 4- Taty (Captain), 5- Tampa, 6- Bia, 8- Nati Detoni, 10- Lucileia, 11- Camila, 13- Natalinha.

Coach: Wilson Nobrega.

Goals:

First half: 1’ Diana (B), 3’ Nati Detoni (B), 7’ Nati Detoni (B), 19’ Ana Luiza (B), 20’ Tampa (B). Halftime score: Ecuador 0-5 Brazil.

Second half: 7’ Emilly (B), 11’ Bia (B), 13’ Tampa x2 (B), 15’ Diana (B), 16’ Lucileia (B). Final score: Ecuador 0-11 Brazil.

Cards:

Second half: 14’ Yellow card for Ana Ñacashag (E).

Main referee: Naudy Jiménez (Colombia).