What a moment for Joana Vasco. On Thursday afternoon in Poland, her dream came alive. She’s only 16, but she already made her debut for the Women’s National Beach Soccer Team. And what a debut it was! She scored a goal, helping her team win 4-1 against Poland. Érica Ferreira, Andreia Silva, and Joana Flores added the other goals. This match was the first of two planned games against the Polish squad.
This victory is part of something bigger. Coach Alan Cavalcanti’s team is focused on a major goal. They are training hard in Gdansk right now. Their sights are set on the Superfinal. That big competition kicks off in Viareggio. It runs from September 9 to 14. This team has a score to settle. They reached the final in the last two tournaments, only to fall short. Spain took the trophy once, and Poland even beat them another time. Joana’s sparkling start adds a fresh spark to their deep desire for that ultimate win. They really want to reach the very top this time.