RABAT – Brazil ended Canada’s run at the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup on Saturday, winning their quarterfinal via penalty shootout.

Gabi Pusch, Gi Iseppe, Kaylane, Pepe and Andreyna converted their penalty kicks against Canadian goalkeeper Khadijah Cisse as Brazil won the shootout 5-4.

Chloe Taylor, Amy Medley, Naomi Lofthouse and Reed Tingley scored for Canada but Brazil ‘keeper Ana Morganti stopped Bridget Mutipula’s attempt. Mutipula had been a pillar in the Canadian backline all game.

The game went to penalties after finishing scoreless after 90 minutes. Brazil had offered more offence the first half and kept coming in the second but was unable to dent the Canadian defence.

The young Canadians had outscored their opposition 18-2 in reach the quarterfinals, defeating Zambia 6-0 in th

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