Ary Borges marked her Women's World Cup debut with an emotional hat-trick as Brazil began their tournament with a 4-0 win over debutants Panama.
2023 Women's World Cup
4-0
Match Report
The eighth-ranked side in the world may not be favourites for this summer's tournament but showcased their South American samba style at times, with a beautifully created third goal just after half-time a particular highlight.
By then, Borges had already grabbed herself a double from a pair of Tamires crosses, with the first reducing her to tears. She then unselfishly teed up Beatriz Zaneratto for the third at the end of some silky one-touch play.
The Racing Louisville forward was not to be denied her hat-trick, and aimed a downward header through the legs of Yenith Bailey to secure the match ball.
That secured Brazil their biggest opening win at a Women's World Cup since 2007, and moved them two points clear at the top of Group F.
Line-ups
Brazil XI: Rafaelle, Debinha, Beatriz, Letícia, Tamires, Adriana, Luana, Kerolin, Antonia, Ary Borges, Lauren
Subs: Marta, Bárbara, Mônica, Andressa Alves, Gabriela, Kathellen Sousa, Geyse, Aninha, Bruninha, Nycole Raysla, Duda, Camila Rodrigues
Panama XI: Y. Bailey, K. Castillo, H. Jaen, N. Mills, M. Cox, Y. Pinzon, A. Quintero, K. Riley, S. Gonzalez, R. Vargas, Carina Baltrip-Reyes
Subs: F. Córdoba, R. Espinosa, L. Batista, Lineth Cedeño, E. Hernandez, S. Fábrega, D. Salazar, W. De Obaldia, Wendy Natis, Carmen Montenegro, Emily Cedeño, Riley Tanner