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Brazil’s Marta, Formiga break records in Brazil win at Montreal
History was made on Xtreme Turf at Montreal Olympic Stadium June 9, as two records were set in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Korea Republic in the first round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015.
Brazil’s Marta became the leading goalscorer in Women’s World Cup Cup history at 15 goals, with a powerful second-half penalty. She has scored 92 goals in 93 matches for her country, and is a five time Women’s World Player of the Year Winner.
Teammate Formiga became the oldest goalscorer in the tournament’s history, at age 37, with her first-half opener in her sixth World Cup appearance.
View a highlight video from the record-breaking match here.
Brazil currently sits top of Group E after first round of fixtures. We will see Brazil against Spain on June 13 again playing on Xtreme Turf at Montreal Olympic Stadium.
Congratulations to Marta, Formiga and all the players on an exciting tournament so far!
**The Montreal Olympic Stadium features Act Global’s highly durable Xtreme Turf DX system, which contains an exclusive fibre blend from Bonar Yarns. The artificial turf has been expertly installed by Carpell Surfaces over a Schmitz Foam ProPlay shock pad and finished with eco-friendly infill.The stadium has passed stringent testing for elite level FIFA Two Star certification. Find more information on the Montreal Olympic Stadium install.
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