Brazil Under-17s fight back to thrash Peru at South American U17s
Brazil youngsters celebrate positive result against PeruCredits: Nelson Terme / CBFThere was that early scare, but Brazil’s Under-17 national team did not let it get to them and came from behind to ...
Brazil Under-17s fight back to thrash Peru at South American U17s Brazil youngsters celebrate positive result against Peru Credits: Nelson Terme / CBF There was that early scare, but Brazil’s Under-17 national team did not let it get to them and came from behind to beat Peru 4-1 this Monday (6) at Estádio Ameliano Villeta, in Villeta, Paraguay, in a match valid for the second round of Group B of the South American Championship in the category. The goals for the Seleção were scored by Vinicius Rocha, Riquelme Henrique, João Bezerra and Eduardo Pape. With the result, Brazil reached six points and remains top of Group B.
Brazil’s next match is against Argentina on Friday (10) at 8 p. m. , once again at Estádio Ameliano Villeta, for the third round of Group B.
THE MATCH The game started a little scrappy for both sides. In the 18th minute, Brazil conceded a goal. Forward Sandro Del Piero, after a quick move, struck powerfully to open the scoring.
Under-17 team beat Peru in the second round of the South American Championship Credits: Nelson Terme / CBF Despite conceding, Brazil did not lose heart and pushed forward in search of the equalizer. In the 26th minute, Brazil nearly leveled the score. Kauê Furquim struck hard and the ball cruelly crashed off the crossbar.