Brazil’s Adriana Leal da Silva prepares for tough Olympic debut against Nigeria
Brazilian striker Adriana Leal da Silva is gearing up for a challenging opening match in the 2024 Paris Olympics women’s soccer tournament, where her team will face Nigeria on July 25 in Bordeaux.
Adriana’s Focus and Optimism
Adriana, who plays for Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), is known for her speed and strong movements on the field. She remains optimistic about Brazil’s chances but acknowledges the difficulty of the upcoming match.
In an interview with BSNSports.com.ng, Adriana emphasized the importance of attention to detail, both in matches and daily training. “A detail from a set piece, for example, whether it’s to score a goal or to prevent the opposing team from scoring. Therefore, we must pay as much attention as possible not only in games but also in our daily training,” she explained.
Preparations and Expectations
Adriana enjoyed her preparation phase in Teresópolis, Brazil, and arrived in Bordeaux with excitement. She is aware of the significance of their opening game against Nigeria and stresses the need for concentration and focus.
“This first game is crucial. In fact, it will always be like this. In any case, we need to have a lot of concentration and focus for this debut. And take it step by step,” Adriana stated.
As Brazil prepares for their debut, all eyes will be on Adriana and her teammates to see how they fare against Nigeria in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
