Marta scores as Brazil defeats Argentina 4-1
February 18, 2021 GMT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Marta scored on a penalty kick in the 30th minute and Brazil went on to defeat Argentina 4-1 in the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday.
Marta, the six-time FIFA World Player of the Year, now has 109 career goals for Brazil. Debinha and Adriana added early second-half goals for Brazil, which is coached by former U.S. national team coach Pia Sundhage.
Mariana Larroquette scored for Argentina in the 60th minute to close the gap before Geyse added Brazil’s final goal.
The United States was set to play Canada in the second match of the doubleheader at Exploria Stadium on Thursday night. The round-robin tournament continues Sunday.