100% dribbles, 100% tackles, 100% crosses: United Women star shines versus Brazil on international stage

Manchester United Women had a plethora of players involved on international duty on Saturday. Julia Zigiotti and Hanna Lundkvist Sweden grabbed a vital 1-0 win over Serbia in World Cup qualifying. Julia Zigiotti started in the centre of midfield for the Swedes, and Hanna Lundkvist started at full-back. There was once again no place for Fridolina Rolfo, who spoke out against the manager before the match. Lisa Naalsund played the full 90 minutes of Norway’s dramatic 3-2 away victory over Slovenia. There was no place for striker Elisabeth Terland, who was not even on the bench. Mared Griffiths and Safia Middleton-Patel United had two players in action as Wales secured a vital 1-0 win over Albania in World Cup qualification. Youngsters Safia Middleton-Patel and Mared Griffiths were both involved from the start. Lea Schuller came off the bench for the final 30 minutes as Germany drew 0-0 with Austria in their qualification match. She could not add to her strike last time out for her nation, though. Jess Park came off the bench for the final 30 minutes of England’s 1-0 victory in Iceland to keep up their 100% record in qualifying. United captain Maya Le Tissier was an unused substitute in the match. Melvine Malard also appeared from the bench for the final 20 minutes of France’s 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. There was also no place in the squad for United defender Dominique Janssen. Jayde Riviere The Canadian full-back played 82 minutes of her side’s 0-1 friendly defeat to Brazil. She made three tackles, two interceptions, and one clearance in the match. Riviere also won an impressive seven duels and won her only aerial contest. The Canadian was also a threat moving forward, as she provided one key pass in the match. Simi Awujo also got 69 minutes of action against the Brazilians. She made one key pass and completed 100% of her crosses. Awujo also made her only tackle attempt and completed 100% of her dribbles in an impressive display. The youngster also won an impressive five out of seven duels in the middle of the park. Simi Awujo stats versus Brazil MetricValue Goals0 Assists0 Key passes1 Crosses (accurate)1 (1) Accurate passes7/13 (54%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)4/9 (44%) Passes in own half (acc.)3/4 (75%) Total shots1 Shots on target0 Shots blocked0 Touches31 Unsuccessful touches6 Dribbles (successful)1 (1) Was fouled2 Possession lost13 Total carrying distance98.9 m Carries6 Total progression-41.2 m Def. contributions1 Tackles (won)1 (1) Interceptions0 Clearances0 Blocked shots0 Recoveries4 Ground duels (won)5 (4) Aerial duels (won)2 (1) Dribbled past0 Featured image James Fearn via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.