The United States and Brazil will lock horns again on Sunday, just four days on from an engrossing friendly encounter between these two illustrious nations.
Brazil seemed set to secure a historic victory over the world champions in Seattle on Thursday after an early goal from Monica. But Carli Lloyd bagged an equaliser five minutes from time to snatch a draw, meaning both sides are still searching for bragging rights when they square off at the Florida Citrus Bowl.
It’s a clash that’ll make for an intriguing watch after Thursday’s showdown whet the appetite. Here are all the key viewing details you need to catch this one and a closer look at how both sides are shaping up heading into the game.
Brazil seemed set to secure a historic victory over the world champions in Seattle on Thursday after an early goal from Monica. But Carli Lloyd bagged an equaliser five minutes from time to snatch a draw, meaning both sides are still searching for bragging rights when they square off at the Florida Citrus Bowl.
It’s a clash that’ll make for an intriguing watch after Thursday’s showdown whet the appetite. Here are all the key viewing details you need to catch this one and a closer look at how both sides are shaping up heading into the game.
Date: Sunday, Oct. 26
Time: 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Live Stream: Fox Sports Go (U.S.)
TV Info: Fox Sports 1 (U.S.)
There are reasons for Vadao and his team to be positive, though. For the most part they defended diligently up against the United States' array of quality attacking options and preserved a big threat in the game when breaking from deep positions.
Marta was well looked after in the first game.
Marta was well looked after in the first game.Elaine Thompson/Associated Press
Marta, a five-time FIFA World Player of the Year, is likely to be the main threat for the visitors once again at the Citrus Bowl. As noted by Caitlin Murray of the Guardian, the forward is not a player who regularly takes to the field for these exhibition encounters, but the United States are pretty special opponents:
