Tuesday, November 21st, 2023.- Brazil had no flaws in defeating Mexico 4-0, concluding their participation in the preliminary phase of female goalball at the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games with the top spot in Group C. The Brazilian team triumphed in a remarkable performance by the attacker Danielle Vilas, who scored four goals at the Centro de Deportes Paralímpicos at the Estadio Nacional.

In this way, the reigning champion in female blind goalball marches confidently towards the defense of their crown. They secured three victories in as many matches, scoring 27 goals and conceding only three.

Despite scoring a "poker," Danielle Vilas praised the team's effort in neutralizing the attacks from the Mexican side. "I am very happy with our team's defense. I believe the most important thing is not having suffered any goals. I am very pleased to have contributed to Brazil advancing to the next phase," declared the goal scorer.

Group C of female goalball was structured with Brazil as the leader with nine points, followed by Argentina (6), Mexico (3), and Guatemala (0). They will be rearranged in the quarterfinals with the top four from Group D, whose outcome will be determined on Tuesday afternoon.

Written by Camila Silva y Nicolás Olea; translated by Pía Barriga Ferry / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport
Photo by Christian Zapata / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport