ANALYSIS + HIGHLIGHTS: CanWNT book USWNT final at SheBelieves Cup after defeating Brazil on penalties
The Canadian women's national team are headed to the 2024 SheBelieves Cup FINAL vs. the United States after defeating Brazil in the opening round on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
Despite enduring a rough first half – Brazil opened the scoring when Jade Rose conceded a penalty, which Tarciane converted past goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan in the 22nd minute to give her team a 1-0 lead – the Canadians shifted tactics for the second 45 minutes, which ultimately paid off as Vanessa Gilles got on the end of a Jessie Fleming free kick to bring the score to 1-1.
Then, Julia Grosso rounded out a successful shootout that saw Canada score 4 of their 5 attempts to Brazil's 3, with Kailen Sheridan making a big stop on Brazil legend Marta.
Here are your post-game highlights: