Brazil legend Marta has issued a passionate plea for women to get involved with the game in her home country after her team was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup by hosts France.
Brazil fell behind early in the second half when Valerie Gauvin, who had seen a first half goal disallowed after VAR review, poked the ball in from close range following a Kadidiatou Diani cross.
Thaisa equalised 11 minutes later, to force the game into extra-time.
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Amandine Henry broke Brazilian hearts when she swept home a free kick in the second period of extra-time.