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Fluminense remains top of the Brasileirão U-17Credits: LEONARDO BRASIL/ FLUMINENSE FC

Fluminense held onto the top spot in the Brasileirão U-17 with a 2-0 win over Atlético-GO on Wednesday (22) at Marcelo Vieira. Ryan Santos and Leonardo secured the victory for the Tricolor das Laranjeiras, who now have 22 points, three ahead of second-placed Corinthians.

The Rio team’s strong campaign is down to its defensive performance. Among the 20 participating teams, Fluminense has the best defense, having conceded just six goals in the nine rounds played so far. Corinthians and Cruzeiro have each let in seven goals, while América-MG and São Paulo have conceded eight. Bahia, meanwhile, has allowed nine.

In attack, Fluminense has scored 20 goals. Corinthians and Palmeiras have netted 27, while Red Bull Bragantino has found the back of the net 22 times.

Other results

Flamengo thrashed Santos 4-2 at Luso-Brasileiro and climbed five places, moving from 15th to 10th with 12 points. Luiz Guilherme (2) and João Vitor (2) found the net for the Rubro-Negro side. João Pedro and Miqueias pulled two back for Santos.

Bahia and Palmeiras, meanwhile, drew 1-1 at CT Evaristo de Macedo. Thauan scored for Alviverde, while Fábio Ryan scored for Esquadrão de Aço. There were also two goalless draws: São Paulo vs. Atlético-MG at Bruno José Daniel, and América-MG vs. Botafogo at Arena Urbsan.

Atlético-MG and São Paulo drew 0-0 in the ninth round of the Brasileirão U-17Credits: Miguel Schincariol / São Paulo FC

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