Brazil routs Cameroon 5-0 in women's football
Brazil scored two early goals and got two more from Marta in the second half to easily defeat Cameroon 5-0 at the London Olympics on Wednesday, getting off to a good start on its quest for its first major title in women's football.
Brazil scored two early goals and got two more from Marta in the second half to easily defeat Cameroon 5-0 at the London Olympics on Wednesday, getting off to a good start on its quest for its first major title in women's football.
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Francielle converted a free kick in the seventh minute and Renata Costa increased the lead with a header from a corner in the 10th, then Marta scored with a penalty kick in the 73rd, set up Cristiane's goal in the 80th and sealed the victory in the 88th.
The opening victory moves Brazil atop Group E with three points along with Britain.
Brazil has been close to winning a significant women's title several times but never came through with victory. The Brazilians settled for silver in the last two Olympics.