The US Women’s National Team ground out a 1-0 win over Brazil on June 9 in Fortaleza, a match that ended with referee Paola Cebollada Lopez handing out eight red cards to Brazilian players and staff.
What actually happened on the pitch
Sophia Wilson was the central figure in the match-winning sequence that gave the USWNT a clean sheet victory at Arena Castelao. The game, an international friendly in the window ahead of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, was competitive throughout but descended into outright hostility late.
Brazil collected a staggering ten yellow cards over the course of 90 minutes. Four Brazilian players and four members of the coaching staff were shown red cards in the post-match chaos.
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