Farías Getting Nod for Mexican National Team in Brazil
December 11, 2015 | Women's Soccer
NATAL, Brazil --- The Mexican National Team is through one match of its friendly tournament in Brazil with alum and current Anteater coach, Janelly Farías, helping them out.
The former 'Eater midfielder went with squad on its trip to Natal, Brazil to take part in the International Tournament of Natal, the seventh edition of this prestigious tournament, and first time it has been in Natal.
Along with the Mexican squad are national teams from Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, and the host Brazilians.
Farías, wearing No. 4, got the start on the backline for El Trí in their matches against Canada and Brazil.
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— janelly farias (@janellyfarias) December 10, 2015
After defeats to Canada and Brazil, Mexico scored a 3-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday to set up the third-place match on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 11:00 a.m.
#Femenil ¡Hoy vamos con todo por la victoria ante @TTFootballAssoc en el Torneo Cuatro Naciones! #PasiónyOrgullo �� pic.twitter.com/3qolYabSrK
— Selección Nacional (@miseleccionmx) December 16, 2015
Mexican National Team Tournament Central
Mexico 0-3 Canada
Wednesday, December 9
Mexico 0-6 Brazil
Sunday, December 13
Mexico 3-0 Trinidad and Tobago
Wednesday, December 16 – 1:15 PM
Third-place match
Mexico vs. Trinidad and Tobago
Sunday, December 20 – 11:00 AM
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