A great match hero for Brazil was Debinha, who stood for both away goals. The 27-year-old, on a daily basis in North Carolina, gave her team the lead in the 49th minute before rising to 2-0 in the 67th.

Chelsea player Bethany England was replaced in the second half and had only been on the pitch for six minutes when she reduced to 1-2.

Previously, Pia Sundhage, since being named Brazil's first foreign national team ever this summer, has led the South American nation to a 5-0 crush against Argentina and a loss of penalties after 0-0 against Chile.

The match was played in front of packed stands in Middlesbrough, 29 238 people had made their way to the arena.