Under-17 Brazil boss looks ahead to Paraguay clash at World Cup | OneFootball

This Friday, the Brazilian U-17 National Team faces Paraguay at 12:45 PM (Brasília time), at the Aspire Zone sports complex in Doha, Qatar, in a match valid for the second phase of the World Cup in the category. Coach Carlos Eduardo Patetuci stated that it will be a difficult match and asked the players to be extra attentive.

“Now, in this phase, the matches are decisive, knockout rounds. We have to be very attentive, very focused. The Paraguayan team, historically, is a team that fights hard, that is very competitive. We know we will need to be very competitive, but we have prepared well, we finished today the preparation for tomorrow's match, focusing on the Brazilian style of play, on proposing the game, valuing possession of the ball, getting the ball to our wingers, so they can go for the dribble, go for the feint, play compact. That is the goal, to value the ball and attack at the right moment, to be strong defensively as well, because the match against Paraguay will demand a high level of competitiveness,” he projected.

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The match is single elimination, and whoever wins advances to the round of 16 of the World Cup in the category. In case of a draw, the decision will go to penalties. Thus, the coach of the National Team revealed what the team's attitude should be in the match.

“A very determined team without the ball, very aggressive with the ball as well, going forward, proposing the game, valuing possession and focused on highlighting Brazilian football, which is to attack, dribble, play beautifully and compete at the same time, which is our greatest mission. We have to balance both the competitive aspect and the artistic football, the aggressive Brazilian football with the ball,” said the coach.

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