Copa do Pacífico

Brazil crowned 2022 Pacific Cup Champion after thrilling victory over Ecuador

In a final filled with excitement and stunning plays, the Brazilian team claimed the title with decisive goals from Kelvin and high-level technical performances.

06/02/2022 15h04
Por: Redação

The 2022 Pacific Cup, held in Manta, Ecuador, featured an electrifying final in which Brazil secured the championship with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the host nation. The match, marked by skillful plays and moments of pure emotion, began with Brazilian dominance. Just five minutes into the game, Kelvin opened the scoring with a penalty kick after a foul on Trapito. Brazil maintained its pressure, making it difficult for the Ecuadorian team to keep up with the tempo, but the hosts managed to recover toward the end of the first half.

Ecuador came back strong in the second half, equalizing with a stunning goal from Calderón, who capitalized on a mistake in Brazil’s buildup play. However, the Brazilian team remained unfazed. The standout of the match was goalkeeper León, who made crucial saves, including a decisive penalty stop against Ronald. Despite some errors in Brazil’s ball distribution, the team responded with another moment of brilliance from Kelvin, who capitalized on a defensive mistake from Ecuador to score the winning goal.

With the 3-2 victory, Brazil clinched the 2022 Pacific Cup title, celebrating the triumph in front of an enthusiastic crowd in Manta. The match not only highlighted Kelvin’s individual brilliance but also showcased the Brazilian squad’s collective strength, maintaining composure despite the pressure from the home crowd. The victory capped off a tournament filled with technical excellence and reinforced Brazil’s status as a powerhouse in international 7-a-side football.