An impressive hat-trick from Ary Borges has spearheaded Brazil to a resounding 4-0 victory over Panama in Group F of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Borges struck twice in the first half before completing her hat-trick after break, while also supplying a stunning assist for Brazil’s third.
Panama, competing in their maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup, were no match for the Brazilians who dominated play from start to finish on Monday.
They were on the front foot as early as the first minute when Bia Zaneratto slipped through Adriana who tried to poke it past the on-rushing Yenith Bailey but the Panama goalkeeper blocked the effort.
Brazil peppered Panama’s goal and on 18 minutes Debinha’s free kick from 25 metres whizzed just past the post.
The Selecao eventually broke the deadlock a minute later and Debinha was involved again, this time cutting inside from the left and delivering a cross to the far post. Borges slipped her marker and found herself unguarded to nod home from six yards.
Borges grabbed her brace in the 39th minute in similar fashion to her first. Adriana released Tamires on the left who drove to the byline and lifted a cross to the back post.
Borges’ header was saved by Bailey, but the rebound fell perfectly for the Brazilian midfielder to slam home from close range.
Brazil wasted no time following the interval and added a third three minutes after the restart with a stunning team effort and an early contender for goal of the tournament.
Tamires slipped through Debinha on the left who played a one-two inside the area with Adriana, who completed the return pass with a clever flick.
Debihna crossed to the penalty spot where Borges controlled and shaped to shoot, before teeing up Bia Zaneratto with a delightful backheel. With Panama keeper Bailey already committed, Bia Zaneratto fired into the back of the net.
Brazil scored their fourth in the 70th minute, as Borges completed her hat-trick after another incursion down the left.
Substitute Monica cut back and lobbed a cross to the penalty spot with her right foot where Borges ghosted through the area and headed through the legs of Bailey.
