Alessia Russo’s goal clinched victory for England over Brazil in a keenly fought second contest at the Nike International Tournament in Florida.
England had been on the back foot in the first half with Sandy McIver keeping out a fierce effort from Kerolin before Victoria went close for the South American side.
McIver was in good form and would frustrate the Brazilians throughout the match.
Russo’s goal came on after a quick breakaway from England with Charlie Wellings getting forward before finding her team-mate in space.
Russo showed real composure to steady herself before firing beyond Kemelli in the Brazil goal.
Mo Marley’s Young Lionesses, who drew 3-3 with USA on Thursday night, will conclude their tournament matches against Finland on Monday night.
England: 13 Sandy Maclver; 2 Anna Patten, 5 Grace Fisk (capt), 6 Lotte Wubben-Moy, 12 Taylor Hinds; 4 Chloe Peplow, 10 Zoe Cross, 8 Mollie Rouse; 7 Alessia Russo, 17 Rinsola Babajide, 19 Charlie Wellings.
Substitutes: 14 Georgia Allen for Peplow 62, 3 Mayumi Pacheco for Babajide 78, 16 Rianna Dean for Cross 90+1.
Substitutes not used: 9 Ellie Brazil, 11 Niamh Charles, 15 Lucy Parker, 18 Kess Elmore, 20 Alicia Johnson, 22 Sian Rogers.
Goal: Russo 50
Bookings: Hinds
Head coach: Mo Marley
