Wendel celebrates first Corinthians U17 goal, hails maturity v Vasco | OneFootball

Corinthians defeated Vasco 3-0 on the morning of last Wednesday (15) at Estádio Nivaldo Pereira, in Nova Iguaçu, in the eighth round of the first phase of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship. The result took the Terrão Boys to 16 points, keeping the team among the top places in the competition.

In addition to the win, the match marked a special moment for left-back Wendel. The player found the net for the first time in the 2026 season and opened the way for Corinthians’ victory. The goal also put him on the team’s list of top scorers for the year.

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After the match, Wendel celebrated his first goal in a Corinthians shirt this season and highlighted the importance of the result for the team’s run in the Brazilian Under-17 Championship.

“We had a very balanced match, with both teams going at each other, but, thank God, I was able to score the first goal to give the team confidence. It’s a very mature team, a consistent team that attacks, and it’s a very important win for the rest of the championship.”

The full-back scored his first goal in 12 matches played this season. The play came in the 21st minute of the first half, when Corinthians won the ball back in midfield. Léo Amistá found Wendel unmarked on the left side, and the defender drove into the box to finish and open the scoring.

With the result, Timãozinho reached five wins, one draw, and two losses in the Brazilian Under-17 Championship. The team has scored 23 goals and conceded only seven in the competition, remaining in the fight for the top spots in the table.

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